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R986 FJW

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 154,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 149,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 149,657 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 142,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 133,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 123,306 miles

Advisorys as test No123126966264 23/09/2006

Fail 23 Sep 2006 123,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Park brake lever near end of travel.

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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R986 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R986 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 R986 FJW registered?

R986 FJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R986 FJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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