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R937 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,972 mi
Last recorded165,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 165,972 miles

Offside front tyre has slight scuffing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 165,889 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre has slight scuffing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 159,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 159,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 150,764 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 150,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear slight bind

o/s front slight bind

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 139,564 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 139,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 129,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 121,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 114,771 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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R937 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 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 R937 BWK, 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 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R937 BWK registered?

R937 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R937 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 BWK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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