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R940 AOT

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

287,755 mi
Last recorded287,755 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 AOT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 287,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 277,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 277,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 266,014 miles

all discs slightly rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,643 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 93,634 miles

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

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

osf door card missing

rear pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,616 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 88,616 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 76,898 miles

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

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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R940 AOT is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R940 AOT, 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 R940 AOT registered?

R940 AOT is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R940 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 AOT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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