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R925 DCG

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,526 mi
Last recorded154,526 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 DCG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 154,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 153,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 150,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 145,716 miles

Oil leak

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

temporary repair to o/s/f bumper corner to stop in projecting

Fail 24 Jun 2011 145,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 141,810 miles

front number plate damaged

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

w/screen slight damage

Fail 18 Jul 2008 141,798 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake master cyl level slightly low

front number plate damaged

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

w/screen slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2007 137,571 miles

w/screen slight damage †brake master cyl level slightly low front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2007 137,476 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake master cyl level slightly low †w/screen slight damage †r/n/s tyre nail in tread †front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 132,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 132,913 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/o/s c/v boot perished †front number plate damaged †w/screen damaged †

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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R925 DCG is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R925 DCG, 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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R925 DCG is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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