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R960 BAE

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,193 mi
Last recorded204,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 BAE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 204,193 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

sill covers fitted

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

n/s door mirror slightly loose

nail n/s/f tyre

rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

slight damage n/s/r wheel arch, door and trim loose

Fail 29 Jul 2011 204,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s door mirror slightly loose

nail n/s/f tyre

rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight damage n/s/r wheel arch, door and trim loose

Pass 8 Jul 2010 198,736 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 194,268 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 168,371 miles

Oil leak

parking brake lever close to end of no reserve travel

Fail 23 Jul 2008 168,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

parking brake lever close to end of no reserve travel

Pass 12 Jul 2007 135,943 miles

see last vt32

Fail 11 Jul 2007 135,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH

Pass 29 Jul 2006 108,792 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 100,421 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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R960 BAE is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R960 BAE, 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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R960 BAE is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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