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M981 GGO

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,250 mi
Last recorded1,250 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 GGO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2008 1,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 1,250 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006
Fail 27 Nov 2006

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,763 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 76,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges and almost at 1.6 mil limit

Handbrake only just passes on efficiency. Reading 17% minimum allowed is 16%

battery insecure

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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M981 GGO is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M981 GGO, 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 M981 GGO registered?

M981 GGO is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M981 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M981 GGO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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