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R69 COU

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 COU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,926 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,926 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011
Fail 24 Feb 2011

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 88,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,464 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,816 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 78,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2007 75,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 69,301 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 69,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R69 COU is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R69 COU, 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 R69 COU registered?

R69 COU is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R69 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 COU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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