Rover 620 Sli Auto (1997)
1997 Rover 620 Sli Auto
CarHunch is tracking 134 1997 Rover 620 Sli Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1997 Rover 620 SLI Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 0%, compared to the UK average of 80%—a catastrophic result that makes this model extremely unreliable by any measure. None of the 134 petrol examples analysed passed their MOT on the first attempt, suggesting systematic problems across the entire cohort rather than isolated cases.
The absence of recorded failures, advisories, and dangerous defects in the data is unusual and likely means these vehicles have become so rare or degraded that only the most persistently problematic examples are still being tested; the median CarhunchScore of 50 reflects this poor condition. If you're considering one of these cars, treat it as a restoration project or parts donor only, not daily transport—even a thorough pre-purchase inspection cannot override a 0% first-time pass rate across 134 vehicles.
We have 134 1997 Rover 620 Sli Auto 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 Sli Auto
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 133 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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