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R715 BWK

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,515 mi
Last recorded99,515 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hard to rotate

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,565 miles

Osf tyre perishing.

Osf tyre valve deteriorating.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,564 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Osf tyre perishing.

Osf tyre valve deteriorating.

Osf wheel, stiff to rotate.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,928 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 90,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,808 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,299 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Osr tyre close to outer wear mark.

Unable to clearly see front pads.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

areas of fuel pipe corroded

areas of power steering pipes corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

areas of fuel pipe corroded

areas of power steering pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of front and rear suspension components corroded

areas of power steering rubber fluid supply pipes are damp

areas of steering components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front section of exhaust system corroded

outer body sills prescribed areas have covers

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,237 miles

part of center stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked but secure

nearside front and offside front top ball joint boots split

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked but secure

nearside front and offside front top ball joint boots split

part of center stop lamp inop

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

light line markings in areas of windscreen, though not effecting view through it

Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

light line markings in areas of windscreen, though not effecting view through it

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 72,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,466 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test

power steering pipes from reservoir damp but not any excess leaks on test

rear exhaust section becoming heavily corroded and weakening but intact and gas tight at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2007 64,813 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,514 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 56,453 miles

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

o/s front, o/s rear & spare tyres worn to 2mm of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2005 56,453 miles

o/s front, o/s rear & spare tyres worn to 2mm of tread

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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R715 BWK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R715 BWK, 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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R715 BWK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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