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R990 AOT

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,418 mi
Last recorded136,418 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 AOT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general under vehicle corrosion

some bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 29 Nov 2011 136,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general under vehicle corrosion

some bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2010 126,760 miles

os headlamplens chipped

Fail 19 Nov 2010 126,760 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

os headlamplens chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2009 116,802 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edges

both rear tyres perished

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,119 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2008 114,119 miles

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

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,810 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 107,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 101,496 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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R990 AOT is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R990 AOT, 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 R990 AOT registered?

R990 AOT is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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