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R712 FJW

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,987 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 106,975 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,563 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 90,561 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,964 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 82,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,301 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 73,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 65,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 65,125 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R712 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R712 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 R712 FJW registered?

R712 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R712 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 FJW shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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