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R717 DOK

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 DOK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,628 miles

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre cracked + perished

o/s/r front lower susspention arm bush has slight play

o/s/r top susspention arm has slight play

oil leek

Fail 17 Apr 2008 106,628 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre cracked + perished

o/s/r front lower susspention arm bush has slight play

o/s/r top susspention arm has slight play

oil leek

Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 84,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2005 77,116 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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R717 DOK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R717 DOK, 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 R717 DOK registered?

R717 DOK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R717 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 DOK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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