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R878 BKG

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,815 mi
Last recorded218,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 BKG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 218,815 miles

rear number plate dirty

Fail 1 Jul 2008 218,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate dirty

Pass 29 May 2007 205,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 198,038 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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R878 BKG is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R878 BKG, 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 R878 BKG registered?

R878 BKG is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R878 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 BKG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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