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R397 CCY

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,381 mi
Last recorded117,381 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 CCY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 117,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,171 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 83,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,429 miles

both cv gaiters perished at present to an acceptable level

Fail 18 Aug 2009 74,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,253 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,027 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 CCY is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CCY, 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 CCY registered?

R397 CCY is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R397 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 CCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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