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R845 EKX

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

253,476 mi
Last recorded253,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 EKX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 253,476 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bodywork damage

Both front outer cv boots weeping

Both inner wings corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light inoperative

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear door and sill cover damaged

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged, temp repair

SRS airbag light on.

Sill covers fitted

Tyre Size 195/65/15

Underbonnet manifold cover corroded

Undersdie surface corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 224,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 224,624 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R845 EKX is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R845 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 R845 EKX registered?

R845 EKX is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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