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R913 WLA

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,390 mi
Last recorded126,390 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 WLA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 126,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 126,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cracking on rear n/s light lens.

Hand brake lever travel getting long.

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 114,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 103,663 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 103,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R913 WLA is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R913 WLA, 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 R913 WLA registered?

R913 WLA is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R913 WLA safe to buy?

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