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R848 CGF

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,132 mi
Last recorded112,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 CGF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,132 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,403 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,328 miles

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

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

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,662 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight tyre wall damage on r/n/s

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,246 miles

2 x high level brake light bulbs not working.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,271 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 48,245 miles

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

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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R848 CGF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R848 CGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R848 CGF registered?

R848 CGF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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