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P419 BAD

1997 Rover 620

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,683 mi
Last recorded149,683 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 BAD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 149,683 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 149,683 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 136,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 129,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 121,605 miles

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

near side front drive shaft gaitor leaking slightly

sill covers fitted

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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P419 BAD is a 1997 Rover 620 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P419 BAD, 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 P419 BAD registered?

P419 BAD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P419 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P419 BAD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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