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R397 AJC

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 AJC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,388 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 71,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,801 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,801 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 69,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 68,709 miles

o/s/r tyre outer tread area wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,570 miles

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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R397 AJC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 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 R397 AJC, 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 28 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 R397 AJC registered?

R397 AJC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R397 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 AJC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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