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R870 ARW

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ARW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 77,396 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases veryslight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front and both back are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,910 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 71,894 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,119 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,118 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,518 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 58,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,779 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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R870 ARW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R870 ARW, 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 R870 ARW registered?

R870 ARW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R870 ARW safe to buy?

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