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R972 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,017 mi
Last recorded82,017 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 79,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 77,439 miles

handbrake requires attention (travel)

Fail 15 Feb 2020 77,439 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake requires attention (travel)

Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,820 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 62,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,160 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,072 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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R972 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R972 BWK registered?

R972 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R972 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 BWK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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