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R71 BWW

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,509 mi
Last recorded182,509 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 BWW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 182,509 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 182,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 177,551 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 177,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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R71 BWW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R71 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R71 BWW?

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What year was R71 BWW registered?

R71 BWW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R71 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 BWW shows 4 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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