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R730 XVG

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 XVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 160,008 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode 3.rear brake discs startin g 4.o/s/r shock absorber becoming weak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 146,011 miles

as per failure

Fail 12 Nov 2013 145,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,473 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 120,759 miles

slight exhaust blow at center at rear

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 113,348 miles

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

Damage to front windscreen.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,097 miles

1. o/s rear shock absorber weak. 2. front and rear brake pads wearing low. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit. 5. o/s front wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 94,942 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 94,933 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

tow bar front bolts loose

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 86,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,760 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 XVG is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVG, 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 R730 XVG registered?

R730 XVG is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R730 XVG safe to buy?

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