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M689 KJW

1971 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,854 mi
Last recorded122,854 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover 620114,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 KJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 122,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 110,825 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 110,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 96,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,828 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 87,828 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,503 miles

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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M689 KJW is a 1971 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 114,292 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 M689 KJW, 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 55 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M689 KJW registered?

M689 KJW is a 1971 Rover 620, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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