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R82 EHT

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,756 mi
Last recorded108,756 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 EHT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides plus perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,211 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 106,205 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine sump leaking

surface corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,173 miles

engine sump leaking

surface corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,764 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy surface corrosion around rear suspension and brakes

parking brake performances slightly low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,764 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

heavy surface corrosion around rear suspension and brakes

parking brake performances slightly low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion around rear brakes and suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,386 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 90,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

travel on parking brake lever on limit

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,175 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,960 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 72,655 miles

Front number plate damaged!

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 EHT is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EHT, 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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R82 EHT is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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