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R973 GNH

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 GNH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 135,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 123,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2010 123,356 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,037 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 112,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 101,400 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 101,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,077 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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R973 GNH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 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 R973 GNH, 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 28 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 R973 GNH registered?

R973 GNH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R973 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 GNH shows 9 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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