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R799 YVC

1997 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,352 mi
Last recorded146,352 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 YVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 146,352 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 136,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 132,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 128,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 128,201 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,145 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 126,145 miles

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 107,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

One bulb in high level stop lamp not working

Tyres on front axle are a different size to tyres on rear axle. This is not standard on this vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2006 107,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bulb out in high level stop light

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyres on front axle are a different size to tyres on rear axle. This is not standard on this vehicle.

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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R799 YVC is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R799 YVC, 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 R799 YVC registered?

R799 YVC is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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