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R991 CGO

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 CGO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 115,675 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 115,671 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 96,560 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 96,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,086 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 76,046 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 72,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 72,369 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

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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R991 CGO is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 R991 CGO, 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 R991 CGO registered?

R991 CGO is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R991 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 CGO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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