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R865 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,815 mi
Last recorded91,815 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,109 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 83,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,322 miles

park brake lever almost at the end of its workin travel. adjustment advised

Fail 25 Jun 2010 82,332 miles

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

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

park brake lever almost at the end of its workin travel. adjustment advised

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,760 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,760 miles

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

CATYLST HAS MISSING NUT AND HEAT SHIELD RATTLES

REAR BOX HAS SMALL HOLE

RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES AS ROAD SALT IS STARTING TO CORRODE THEM IN PLACES

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,191 miles

1. nut missing on catalyst flange †2. pipes and rear axle components getting rusty †Recommend waxoyl of vunerable areas

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,353 miles

slight exhaust leak 2. oil leak from rear off engine

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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R865 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 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 R865 BWK, 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 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R865 BWK registered?

R865 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R865 BWK safe to buy?

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