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R704 CGO

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,193 mi
Last recorded41,193 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 CGO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,193 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake high

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,639 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,305 miles

Nearside Front nearside door mirror unit broken and mirror glass badly cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,510 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,351 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,679 miles

near side mirror glass cracked but servicable

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,679 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side mirror glass cracked but servicable

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre,Cracking.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,433 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Cracking.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Door Mirror Broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Cracking.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,628 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 28,628 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,368 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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R704 CGO is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R704 CGO, 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 R704 CGO registered?

R704 CGO is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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