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R797 AKM

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 AKM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,703 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,733 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,166 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,810 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 42,810 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

brake fluid needs replacing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,168 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,292 miles

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

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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R797 AKM is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R797 AKM, 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 R797 AKM registered?

R797 AKM is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R797 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 AKM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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