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R856 BAX

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 BAX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 89,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 86,375 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 86,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 82,823 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre perished & cracking & tread close to limit

parking brake only just efficient

Pass 6 Jan 2006 78,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 78,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

oil leak

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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R856 BAX is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 R856 BAX, 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 R856 BAX registered?

R856 BAX is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R856 BAX safe to buy?

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