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R975 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,400 mi
Last recorded111,400 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 111,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 108,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 105,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,350 miles

1 part of the 5 partrs of the centre stop light is not working

Both front tyre treads are worn near the legal min

CUT IN NSR TYRE TREAD WHICH LOOKS LIKE IT IS NOT TO THE CORDS

SRS TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Pass 13 May 2009 95,881 miles

OSF AND NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE TEST MIN .

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SRS FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

THERE IS SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Fail 7 May 2009 95,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF AND NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE TEST MIN .

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SRS FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

THERE IS SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 14 May 2008 91,311 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON.

FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE FRONT BRAKES

SRS TELL TALE LAMP IS ON.

Pass 21 May 2007 87,023 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS CRACKED ANND PERISHED.

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES.

SOME OF CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

SRS FAIL TELL TALE LAMP ON.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,473 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

NSR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN UNEVENLY.

SCREW IN OSR TREAD.

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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R975 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R975 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

How do I check the history of R975 BWK?

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What year was R975 BWK registered?

R975 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R975 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R975 BWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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