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R687 ARP

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 ARP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,963 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

exhaust system corroding.

front and rear brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,687 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,687 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,433 miles

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear handbrake.

extensive corrosion on rear braking and suspension components.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,066 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 95,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R687 ARP is a 1997 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 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 R687 ARP, 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 R687 ARP registered?

R687 ARP is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R687 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 ARP 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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