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P355 VWY

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,336 mi
Last recorded140,336 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 VWY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 140,336 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 140,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 126,514 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 126,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 120,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

rear discs corroded

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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P355 VWY is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P355 VWY, 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 P355 VWY registered?

P355 VWY is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P355 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 VWY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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