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P356 JES

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 JES
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 144,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 144,514 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 139,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 131,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 131,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish.

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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P356 JES is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P356 JES, 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 P356 JES registered?

P356 JES is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P356 JES safe to buy?

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