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R690 BWK

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 78,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,990 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 64,968 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brakes would benefit from strip check // standing

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease

Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,998 miles

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

brakes would benefit from strip check // standing

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease

Fail 27 Nov 2007 60,988 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on comps / structure // cv boot // steer / susp slight

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,988 miles

corrosion on comps / structure // cv boot // steer / susp slight

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,193 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 56,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 56,233 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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R690 BWK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R690 BWK, 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 R690 BWK registered?

R690 BWK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R690 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 BWK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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