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P38 LVV

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,785 mi
Last recorded115,785 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 LVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2009 115,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

offside rear tyre almost void of tread on inner edge.

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,176 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,256 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,568 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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P38 LVV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P38 LVV, 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

How do I check the history of P38 LVV?

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What year was P38 LVV registered?

P38 LVV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P38 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 LVV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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