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R833 VBW

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 VBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,914 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blowing ( needs attention )

slight smear on front wipors

Fail 3 Jul 2009 92,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blowing ( needs attention )

slight smear on front wipors

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,571 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Backing starting to peel on rear number plate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

little reserve travel on hand brake

n/s washer jets inop

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,387 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,905 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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R833 VBW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R833 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 R833 VBW registered?

R833 VBW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R833 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 VBW shows 9 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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