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P32 VRF

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,176 mi
Last recorded232,176 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 VRF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 232,176 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

filler neck slightly corroded

n/s/f wheel arch taped up

Pass 3 Apr 2009 221,307 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 197,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2008 197,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 11 Apr 2007 158,272 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 158,258 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 135,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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P32 VRF is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P32 VRF, 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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What year was P32 VRF registered?

P32 VRF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P32 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 VRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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