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R787 AKX

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 AKX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 111,183 miles

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

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

engine warning light on dash

handbrake travel high

n/s outer cv boot leaking greace - but still prevents ingress of water / dirt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s outer cv boot pin holed

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner quarter of tread / cracked slightly in places

rear brake pipes corroded around n/s/r bracket

rear exhaust section corroded / slightly blowing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 103,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,226 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,508 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to split

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust section corroded

small chip in zone c of windscreen

very slight leak from steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2010 95,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front outer cv boots starting to split

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust section corroded

small chip in zone c of windscreen

very slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,968 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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R787 AKX is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R787 AKX, 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 R787 AKX registered?

R787 AKX is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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