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R714 FJW

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,061 mi
Last recorded76,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly on rotation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,927 miles

Various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,005 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,807 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,378 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,264 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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R714 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R714 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 R714 FJW registered?

R714 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R714 FJW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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