Rover 620 Si (1997)
1997 Rover 620 Si
CarHunch is tracking 568 1997 Rover 620 Si vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**1997 ROVER 620 SI**
This 1997 Rover 620 SI has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate, which is catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 568 vehicles tested failed. The petrol models show the same 0% pass rate with no dangerous defects recorded, suggesting systemic issues rather than safety hazards, likely tied to the 27-year age and average mileage of 144,894 miles.
At this age, every example is essentially at the end of its natural life, and the complete failure pattern tells you these cars are no longer economical to repair. If you're considering one, budget for immediate and substantial remedial work, or treat it as a project or parts car only—there's no safe assumption you'll get it through MOT without significant expense.
We have 568 1997 Rover 620 Si vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1997 Rover 620 Si
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 620 Si
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 567 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
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