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R818 GUF

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,428 mi
Last recorded85,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 GUF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,754 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,475 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,582 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,281 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,021 miles

Outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,116 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,115 miles

outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings

Fail 2 Sep 2006 65,904 miles

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

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 61,865 miles

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

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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R818 GUF is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R818 GUF, 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 R818 GUF registered?

R818 GUF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R818 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 GUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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