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R953 UAN

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,827 mi
Last recorded48,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 UAN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 48,827 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Both rear brake back plates excessively corroded and insecure rubbing on discs

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,501 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,500 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle underside rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2012 47,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All discs heavily pitted and scored

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle underside rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,600 miles

OSR back plate rotten

Vehicle underside becoming very corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 45,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

OSR back plate rotten

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

Vehicle underside becoming very corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,196 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,338 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 41,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,061 miles

off side rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 May 2007 37,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R indicator lense broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Radiator showing signs of wear

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R953 UAN is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R953 UAN, 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 R953 UAN registered?

R953 UAN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R953 UAN safe to buy?

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