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R771 YEV

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 YEV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 90,598 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 90,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,920 miles

front cv gaitors detoriating

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,362 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,356 miles

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

front no plate cracked,foot brake performance poor

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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R771 YEV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue 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 R771 YEV, 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 R771 YEV registered?

R771 YEV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R771 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 YEV 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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