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R873 FBD

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,151 mi
Last recorded137,151 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 FBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,151 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/f pads low

oil leaks

segments not working high level brake light

Fail 23 Nov 2009 137,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

o/s/f pads low

oil leaks

segments not working high level brake light

Pass 29 Nov 2008 128,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r back plate corroded

slight leak power steering rack area/pipe area

Fail 21 Nov 2008 128,774 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r back plate corroded

slight leak power steering rack area/pipe area

Pass 11 Dec 2007 118,605 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 118,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

pin hole in nearside front inner cv boot

Pass 14 Dec 2006 108,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 96,750 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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R873 FBD is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R873 FBD, 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 R873 FBD registered?

R873 FBD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R873 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 FBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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