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P380 KOA

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,093 mi
Last recorded116,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 KOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 116,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 109,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 109,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,226 miles

All brake disks have surface corrossion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 105,226 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake disks have surface corrossion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 2 Jul 2018 101,616 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,927 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,619 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,775 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 80,525 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 80,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 70,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 70,534 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 May 2011 65,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,916 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 55,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 53,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,652 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 46,652 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 42,839 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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P380 KOA is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P380 KOA, 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 P380 KOA registered?

P380 KOA is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P380 KOA shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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