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R718 AHK

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 AHK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2010 108,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 100,311 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 100,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,217 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,247 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,307 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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R718 AHK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R718 AHK, 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 R718 AHK registered?

R718 AHK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R718 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 AHK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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