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GIB 4566

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,791 mi
Last recorded84,791 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 4566
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,791 miles

all brake backplates rusted

r discs worn badly

Fail 16 Oct 2010 84,791 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,858 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 80,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,315 miles

pass and advise o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneaven .

pass and strongly advise rear brake discs corroded on inner face .

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,817 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 71,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,499 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GIB 4566 is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GIB 4566, 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 GIB 4566 registered?

GIB 4566 is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is GIB 4566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 4566 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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