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R757 KJW

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 KJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,870 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 26 Jun 2009 83,142 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,142 miles

ns mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2008 76,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r/tyre out of shape.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,154 miles

o/s/r/tyre out of shape.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,432 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 56,400 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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R757 KJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R757 KJW, 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 R757 KJW registered?

R757 KJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R757 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 KJW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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