MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre valve very perished.
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside front tyre valve very perished.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre valve very perished.
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside front tyre valve very perished.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pads low
plastic covers fitted to sills
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
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R709 ARW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R709 ARW, 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 R709 ARW registered?
R709 ARW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R709 ARW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R709 ARW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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