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R705 MWN

1997 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 MWN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 114,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 110,452 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 110,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,416 miles

winskreen washers did not work on first atempt

Pass 5 Sep 2005 91,063 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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R705 MWN is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R705 MWN, 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 R705 MWN registered?

R705 MWN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R705 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 MWN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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