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R880 KAD

1997 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,187 mi
Last recorded67,187 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 KAD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,187 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,391 miles

High level stop lamp innop.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay,no leaks evident.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 53,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

High level stop lamp innop.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay,no leaks evident.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,865 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front lower engine mount broken

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,859 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 33,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,309 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 30,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,460 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,245 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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R880 KAD is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R880 KAD, 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 R880 KAD registered?

R880 KAD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R880 KAD safe to buy?

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