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R730 CBM

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 CBM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 149,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 137,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 137,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 127,341 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 127,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,687 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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R730 CBM is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R730 CBM, 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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How do I check the history of R730 CBM?

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What year was R730 CBM registered?

R730 CBM is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R730 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 CBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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