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P317 LOP

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 LOP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,110 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,888 miles

Centre Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,888 miles

Centre Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,266 miles

Front Tyre perished

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,362 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 113,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,745 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 110,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,705 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 98,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,979 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 87,979 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,394 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 82,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 76,759 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P317 LOP is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P317 LOP, 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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P317 LOP is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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