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M157 BPW

1995 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 620110,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 BPW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2009 123,610 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 123,610 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 123,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 117,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre has damaged on inner wall

Fail 10 Oct 2007 117,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre has damaged on inner wall

Fail 18 Oct 2006 113,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front tyres 185 65 14 rear tyres 185 70 15 fitted on this velicle

Pass 18 Oct 2006 113,485 miles

front tyres 185 65 14 rear tyres 185 70 15 fitted on this velicle

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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M157 BPW is a 1995 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 110,310 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M157 BPW, 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 31 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M157 BPW registered?

M157 BPW is a 1995 Rover 620, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M157 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 BPW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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