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R879 BKG

1997 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,350 mi
Last recorded194,350 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 BKG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 194,350 miles

rear brake light has light eliments missing

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2009 181,823 miles

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level near minimum

coolant level near minimum

nearside rear seatbelt dosnt retract fullty but enough to be functional

power assisted steering fluid level near minimum

rear registration plate deteriorating

some light sources not working in high level brake light

srs warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2008 168,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 152,840 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 152,840 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 139,226 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 139,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R879 BKG is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 R879 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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R879 BKG is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R879 BKG 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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