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R834 WBU

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,037 mi
Last recorded113,037 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 WBU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,037 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front c.v boot starting to leak.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside. (2.7.3)

can not check emissions due hole in exhaust.

front and rear number plates some water damage.

some oil around sump.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear. (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front c.v boot starting to leak.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside. (2.7.3)

can not check emissions due hole in exhaust.

front and rear number plates some water damage.

some oil around sump.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise two track.

offside rear slight wear on inside edge.

rear number plate some water damage.

some oil around sump.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 108,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise two track.

offside rear slight wear on inside edge.

rear number plate some water damage.

some oil around sump.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,000 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front engine mount rubber worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,745 miles

rear shocks soft both.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,858 miles

Both front shocks soft.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,858 miles

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

Both front shocks soft.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Oct 2010 89,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,823 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 79,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,174 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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R834 WBU is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R834 WBU, 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 R834 WBU registered?

R834 WBU is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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