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R961 UAN

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 UAN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,435 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 95,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,439 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,439 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,689 miles

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

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

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

Metal fuel pipe slightly corroded up by the fuel tank

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,912 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

n/s/r handbrake effiencey near minimum limit

Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,020 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 59,897 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 59,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 52,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R961 UAN is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R961 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 UAN registered?

R961 UAN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R961 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 UAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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