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R971 GAN

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,253 mi
Last recorded15,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 GAN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,253 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one segment out on center brake light

Fail 16 Jul 2014 15,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one segment out on center brake light

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,036 miles

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

center brake light has one segment out

Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,245 miles

1 segment out on centre stoplight

Rear number plate marked but readable

Fail 10 Aug 2012 8,245 miles

1 segment out on centre stoplight

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate marked but readable

Pass 21 Jul 2011 4,763 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,644 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,955 miles

drivers headlamp lense cracked not effecting beam pattern

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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R971 GAN 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 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 R971 GAN, 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 R971 GAN registered?

R971 GAN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R971 GAN safe to buy?

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