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J2 BTE

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,440 mi
Last recorded42,440 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 BTE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,440 miles

both rear tyres has slight cuts on outer wall

under vehicle slighlty corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres has slight cuts on outer wall

under vehicle slighlty corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,686 miles

1 of 5 high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,517 miles

front discs rusty

honeycomb numberplates fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,163 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 24,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 24,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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J2 BTE is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J2 BTE registered?

J2 BTE is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is J2 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 BTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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