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R988 BMJ

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 BMJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 149,559 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 149,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 148,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 143,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 143,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 139,484 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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R988 BMJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R988 BMJ, 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 R988 BMJ registered?

R988 BMJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R988 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 BMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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