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R922 GEC

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,410 mi
Last recorded82,410 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 GEC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,410 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,791 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 81,778 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,522 miles

park brake 17% may require attention

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,231 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,312 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,880 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,891 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,843 miles

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

Battery Is Loose In Tray,Clamp Is Fully Tightened (Battery Is Poss Too Small For Tray/Clamp?).

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,456 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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R922 GEC is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R922 GEC, 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 R922 GEC registered?

R922 GEC is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R922 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 GEC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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