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CIB 312

1997 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,656 mi
Last recorded167,656 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 312
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 167,656 miles

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

handbrake low offside

play in rack nearside

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear door has temporary repair but opens from inside and out

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 157,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Battery insecure

Both rear coil springs corroded @ top

Heavy oil leak

Offside & nearside front top suspention joint rubbers perished

Offside rear park brake shows poor effort

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Some play nearside front track rod end

Suspention soft front & rear

Pass 7 Jan 2011 153,812 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 148,643 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise inspection/repair

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2009 142,607 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 142,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 136,982 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2008 136,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 132,708 miles

Oil leak

rear pads worn

Fail 10 Jan 2007 132,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 127,856 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 127,855 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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CIB 312 is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CIB 312, 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 CIB 312 registered?

CIB 312 is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is CIB 312 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIB 312 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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