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R944 SGF

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,279 mi
Last recorded86,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 SGF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,279 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 16 May 2014 84,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

mirrors damage

nearside front tyre 2mm and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2014 84,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

mirrors damage

nearside front tyre 2mm and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2013 82,968 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres limit inner edge

offside mirror repaired

steering rack worn

Fail 10 May 2013 82,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres limit inner edge

offside mirror repaired

steering rack worn

Pass 11 May 2012 80,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

door mirrors damage

front tyres 2mm inner edge

part of centre stop not working

rear discs scored

Fail 4 May 2011 78,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

airbag light on

had wrong chassis number on record

handbrake needs adjustment

handbrake reading low

part of centre stop not working

rear tyres 2mm and perished

Pass 4 May 2011 78,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

airbag light on

had wrong chassis number on record

handbrake needs adjustment

handbrake reading low

part of centre stop not working

rear tyres 2mm and perished

Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 58,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 57,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R944 SGF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R944 SGF, 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 R944 SGF registered?

R944 SGF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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