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R782 DDL

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 DDL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,184 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroding.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

middle and rear exhaust corroding.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,447 miles

nearside rear back plate corroding.

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,279 miles

offside cv boot perishing.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside cv boot perishing.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,520 miles

front tyres wearing out on edges.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

radiator corroding.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,479 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 67,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R782 DDL is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R782 DDL, 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 R782 DDL registered?

R782 DDL is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R782 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 DDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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