1997 Rover 620 2.0L Diesel · R165 AYG
1997 Rover 620 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 140,502 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 620
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1997cc
R165 AYG Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2010
- 140,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R165 AYG Mileage History
- 13/01/200696,974 mi
- 14/01/200696,974 mi
- 24/01/2007111,717 mi+14,743 mi
- 29/01/2007111,791 mi+74 mi
- 28/01/2008122,912 mi+11,121 mi
- 30/01/2008122,912 mi
- 14/01/2009129,429 mi+6,517 mi
- 05/03/2010140,502 mi+11,073 mi
Average of roughly 10,514 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R165 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 620 (R165 AYG) between January 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
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