MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light on
rear discs corroded
slight play in osf bearing
nsr tyre on 1.6mm
blow from exhaust joints
brake pipes corroded
slight play in rack
chips in screen
nsr tyre on 2mm
brake pipes corroded
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
SPARE TYRE WORN ON EDGE OF TYRE
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bad oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P497 ECH is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 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 P497 ECH, 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 30 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 P497 ECH registered?
P497 ECH is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 15 November 1996.
Is P497 ECH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P497 ECH shows 10 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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