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R959 AWX

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,759 mi
Last recorded139,759 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 AWX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 139,759 miles

advise exhaust heat sheild rattling

advise n/s front tyrewearing on edges

advise o/s c/v gaiter perished

advise rear disc backplates corroded

advise s/corrosioon to rear b/discs

Fail 29 Nov 2008 134,906 miles

ADVISE B/FLUID BELOW MAX

ADVISE O/S FRONT C/V GAITER PERISHED BUT NOT SPLIT

ADVISE O/S REAR B/CALIPER STARTING TO STICK ON P/BRAKE PIVOT

ADVISE O/S REAR DISC BACKPLATE CORRODED

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO O/S REAR B/DISC

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 134,906 miles

ADVISE B/FLUID BELOW MAX

ADVISE O/S FRONT C/V GAITER PERISHED BUT NOT SPLIT

ADVISE O/S REAR B/CALIPER STARTING TO STICK ON P/BRAKE PIVOT

ADVISE O/S REAR DISC BACKPLATE CORRODED

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO O/S REAR B/DISC

Pass 7 Sep 2007 125,590 miles

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

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 120,752 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 120,751 miles

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

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

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

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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R959 AWX is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R959 AWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R959 AWX registered?

R959 AWX is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R959 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 AWX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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