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R82 ADX

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 ADX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 111,798 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application slightly uneven

smear on wipers

Fail 3 Nov 2010 111,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application slightly uneven

smear on wipers

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,888 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 57,811 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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R82 ADX is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R82 ADX, 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 R82 ADX registered?

R82 ADX is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R82 ADX safe to buy?

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