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P407 LOP

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 LOP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,575 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 90,303 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,275 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,008 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,799 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 77,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,766 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 72,689 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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P407 LOP is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P407 LOP, 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 P407 LOP registered?

P407 LOP is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P407 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 LOP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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