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S149 GDV

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,017 mi
Last recorded56,017 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 GDV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 56,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,105 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,283 miles

air bag light on ( is a fail next year )

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on ( is a fail next year )

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake pads look low

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,503 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,297 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,297 miles

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,276 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,828 miles

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

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

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

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

front reg plate perishing \ just pass

Fail 13 Nov 2008 34,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

cut in n\s\f tyre outer wall

front reg plate perishing \ just pass

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,250 miles

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

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

both reg plates perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 32,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both reg plates perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,563 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer washer jet not working

Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,454 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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S149 GDV is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S149 GDV, 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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S149 GDV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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