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R753 ARW

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,721 mi
Last recorded81,721 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 ARW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,721 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,719 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 81,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,963 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 50,963 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP IS LOSING HORIZONTAL LINE BEAM PATTERN

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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R753 ARW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R753 ARW, 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

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What year was R753 ARW registered?

R753 ARW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R753 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 ARW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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