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R885 KJW

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

154,861 mi
Last recorded154,861 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 KJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 154,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

s.r.s warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 154,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

s.r.s warning light on

Fail 6 Nov 2010 154,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake back plates badly corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake lever travel is long

Nearside rear brake slight bind.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

Nearside washer poor

Vehicle underbody very dirty and surface corrosion to body and components.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 141,501 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 141,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 121,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 112,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

For advisories see certificat number 191804467231

Fail 21 Sep 2007 112,483 miles

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

for advises refer to ticket no 264436157228

Fail 13 Sep 2007 112,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlamp has a stone chip

Pass 25 Sep 2006 101,198 miles

SRS light on

Fail 25 Sep 2006 101,190 miles

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

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

SRS light on

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,758 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 94,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf and osf tyres directional and are running the wrong way

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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R885 KJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R885 KJW, 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 R885 KJW registered?

R885 KJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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