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R865 BWW

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,907 mi
Last recorded138,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 BWW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 138,907 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre stop lamp inoperative

unable to see outer sills

Fail 28 May 2010 138,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre stop lamp inoperative

unable to see outer sills

Pass 28 May 2009 130,775 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 130,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside rear paking brake reading slightly low

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2008 125,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 119,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 108,545 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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R865 BWW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R865 BWW, 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 R865 BWW registered?

R865 BWW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R865 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 BWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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