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R821 GUF

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,150 mi
Last recorded114,150 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 GUF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 114,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 100,188 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 100,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 100,041 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,614 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

surface corrosion to o/s/r inner brake disc

Pass 11 Nov 2006 74,034 miles

cooling rad fins missing

Pass 3 Nov 2005 62,197 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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R821 GUF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R821 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 R821 GUF registered?

R821 GUF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R821 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 GUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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