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R828 EKX

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 EKX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 120,779 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 120,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front nearside and front offside tyres wearing inside edge and on wear bars

parking brake lever approaching last reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2005 85,413 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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R828 EKX is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R828 EKX, 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 R828 EKX registered?

R828 EKX is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R828 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 EKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R828 EKX have outstanding finance?

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