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R996 GOK

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 GOK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,702 miles

srs light stays on

Fail 14 Mar 2011 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light stays on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,966 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 75,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 70,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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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R996 GOK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R996 GOK, 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 R996 GOK registered?

R996 GOK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R996 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 GOK 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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