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R961 WFC

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 WFC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 145,071 miles

Fuel gauge reading empty low light on

Oil leak over steering rack requires cleaning and rechecking

Unable To Check Rear Brake Pipes Fully As They Go Over The Fuel Tank

Fail 20 Dec 2007 145,069 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel gauge reading empty low light on

Oil leak over steering rack requires cleaning and rechecking

Pass 15 Dec 2006 140,733 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 140,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Handbrake lever - coming towards the end of its travel

OSF tyre has a cut in sidewall - not down to plies

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 133,050 miles

IMPACT DAMAGE OFFSIDE MIRROR HEAD,SECURE AT TIME OF TEST. MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED ,RECOMEND REPLACEMENT

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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R961 WFC is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 R961 WFC, 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 R961 WFC registered?

R961 WFC is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R961 WFC safe to buy?

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