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RBZ 7265

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,612 mi
Last recorded147,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 7265
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 147,612 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise rear brake pipes poor

advise rear brakes working poorly

advise rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 147,612 miles

advise rear brake pipes poor

advise rear brakes working poorly

advise rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 139,457 miles

advise rear brake pipes poor

Fail 22 Jul 2009 139,429 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise rear brake pipes poor

Pass 22 Jul 2008 132,134 miles

advise backbox poor and slight blow

advise centre stop lamp not all lighting up

advise nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 19 Jul 2008 132,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise backbox poor and slight blow

advise centre stop lamp not all lighting up

advise nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 26 Jul 2007 120,857 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advise rear brake pipes poor and some waxed

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,857 miles

advise rear brake pipes poor and some waxed

Pass 5 Aug 2006 111,869 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 111,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush poor

advise rear brake pipoes poor

advise rear shock absorber lower bushes poor

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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RBZ 7265 is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBZ 7265, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBZ 7265 registered?

RBZ 7265 is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is RBZ 7265 safe to buy?

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