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R826 FJW

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,120 mi
Last recorded163,120 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 163,120 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 163,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 150,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 150,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,953 miles

N/s/r brake binding (not enough to fail mot)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 126,953 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/r brake binding (not enough to fail mot)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 121,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 121,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R826 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R826 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R826 FJW registered?

R826 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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