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R831 VBW

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,438 mi
Last recorded105,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 VBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade split

parking brake excess travel

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,656 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PAINTED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

N/S/AND O/S FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

N/S/MIRROR MOUNT IS DAMAGED

N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH/QUARTER PANNEL IS CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND BALD ON EDGE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR CENTRE BRAKE LAMP IS LOOSE

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

Fail 6 Jan 2011 92,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PAINTED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

N/S/AND O/S FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

N/S/MIRROR MOUNT IS DAMAGED

N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH/QUARTER PANNEL IS CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND BALD ON EDGE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR CENTRE BRAKE LAMP IS LOOSE

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,737 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 81,737 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2007 77,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 66,077 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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R831 VBW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R831 VBW, 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 R831 VBW registered?

R831 VBW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R831 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 VBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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