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R824 VUT

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,019 mi
Last recorded66,019 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 VUT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 66,019 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 66,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,137 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,932 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 44,798 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,641 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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R824 VUT is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R824 VUT, 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 R824 VUT registered?

R824 VUT is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R824 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 VUT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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