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P315 KOV

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 KOV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,546 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,086 miles

side skirts fitted to sill both sides unable to inspect/see behind them

Fail 15 Apr 2016 107,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of arch into sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

side skirts fitted to sill both sides unable to inspect/see behind them

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,069 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,237 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,412 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,419 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,419 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,317 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,297 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 61,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,135 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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P315 KOV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P315 KOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P315 KOV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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