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R710 FJW

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,256 mi
Last recorded111,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 111,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front steel rim

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 94,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,899 miles

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre is getting low

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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R710 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R710 FJW, 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 R710 FJW registered?

R710 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R710 FJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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