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R984 FJW

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,553 mi
Last recorded96,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 96,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,740 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,062 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 May 2007 76,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 76,920 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 70,500 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 70,498 miles

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

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

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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R984 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R984 FJW, 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 R984 FJW registered?

R984 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R984 FJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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