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R829 BJO

1997 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,723 mi
Last recorded146,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 BJO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 146,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 123,159 miles

Spare tyre defective

both number plates disfigered

both outerc sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 123,149 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both number plates disfigered

both outerc sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 112,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 112,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 106,078 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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R829 BJO is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R829 BJO, 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 R829 BJO registered?

R829 BJO is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R829 BJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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