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1997 Rover 620 2.0L Petrol · R478 ARW

R478 ARW

1997 Rover 620 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 197,484 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 620
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/08/2007
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2007)
Recorded Mileage
197,484 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/08/2007
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2007
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1994cc

R478 ARW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2006
  • 197,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R478 ARW Mileage History

  1. 03/08/2006197,484 mi
  2. 05/08/2006197,484 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R478 ARW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 15:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 620 (R478 ARW) between August 2006 and August 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 August 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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ADVISORY