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R928 MAB

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,192 mi
Last recorded45,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 MAB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,192 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 45,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,059 miles

Exhaust tail box holed & corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 43,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tail box holed & corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,516 miles

knock in steering column on lock to lock

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,695 miles

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

knock in steering ( shaft or rack?)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

knock in steering ( shaft or rack?)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,988 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 37,986 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Oct 2007 36,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,498 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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R928 MAB is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R928 MAB, 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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R928 MAB is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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