1997 Rover 620 2.0L Petrol · R545 CBM
1997 Rover 620 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 142,503 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 620
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R545 CBM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 142,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R545 CBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 620 (R545 CBM) between April 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
R545 CBM Mileage History
- 05/04/2023142,213 mi
- 16/09/2026142,503 mi+290 mi
- 01/10/2026142,503 mi
Average of roughly 83 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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