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M897 BMR

1994 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 620113,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 BMR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

abs warning light intermitten fault.

Pass 17 May 2011 77,145 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,438 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL (NOT EXCESS).

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,697 miles

FRONT NO PLATE FADED

Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,688 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT NO PLATE FADED

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 52,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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M897 BMR is a 1994 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 113,243 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 M897 BMR, 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 32 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M897 BMR registered?

M897 BMR is a 1994 Rover 620, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M897 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M897 BMR shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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