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P335 PVV

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,977 mi
Last recorded164,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 PVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 164,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shocks have reduced dampening

nearside rear brake caliper back plate corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 164,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shocks have reduced dampening

nearside rear brake caliper back plate corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 160,969 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening

nearside rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 156,251 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 156,177 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 151,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 151,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 147,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 142,731 miles

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 137,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 131,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 131,262 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 126,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration pliate cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2008 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration pliate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2007 121,332 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 121,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 108,052 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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P335 PVV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P335 PVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P335 PVV registered?

P335 PVV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P335 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P335 PVV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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