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R794 KRR

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 KRR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 112,874 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 112,874 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 110,560 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 108,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 106,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 106,684 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint

offside outer driveshaft gaiter lightly cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 103,740 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 103,740 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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R794 KRR is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R794 KRR, 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 R794 KRR registered?

R794 KRR is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R794 KRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 KRR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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