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R919 GJW

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,464 mi
Last recorded114,464 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 GJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,464 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2014 114,452 miles

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

all four brake discs have surface rust

exhaust sustem rusty but not leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,435 miles

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Aug 2008 107,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,156 miles

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,038 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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R919 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R919 GJW, 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 R919 GJW registered?

R919 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R919 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 GJW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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