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R940 CBD

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 CBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 137,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,008 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 112,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,950 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 96,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,670 miles

hand brake close to max travel

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,500 miles

hand brake travel close to max

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,441 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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R940 CBD 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 75%.

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 CBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R940 CBD registered?

R940 CBD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R940 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 CBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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