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R896 CGC

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 CGC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,928 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,650 miles

offside rear brake disc very corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake disc very corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,051 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 82,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,197 miles

parking brake just passed 16%

wipers poor drivers split

Pass 13 Aug 2005 73,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 73,837 miles

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

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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R896 CGC is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R896 CGC, 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 R896 CGC registered?

R896 CGC is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R896 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 CGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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