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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine area oily underneath
o/s rear brake back plate corroded
some corrosion under vehicle
windscreen washers could be better
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
engine area oily underneath
some corrosion under vehicle
windscreen washers could be better
Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished
Offside mirror "loose"
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated several (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine oily underneath
extensive welded repair under vehicle
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sills by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished
Offside mirror "loose"
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated several (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine oily underneath
extensive welded repair under vehicle
Nearside reversing lamp inoperative
Offside mirror could be better
anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated
rear suspension upper arms joints dust covers deteriorating
widespread corrosion under vehicle
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside reversing lamp inoperative
Offside mirror could be better
anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated
widespread corrosion under vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat slightly loose
outer sills obscured
parking brake effort only just meets required standard
vehicle bears considerable welded repair
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat slightly loose
outer sills obscured
vehicle bears considerable welded repair
Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished
Offside Inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly
considerable corrosion under vehicle
drivers seat slightly "loose"
signs of power steering fluid leak from vehicle
slight play in steering
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar bushes perished
Offside Inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly
considerable corrosion under vehicle
drivers seat slightly "loose"
signs of power steering fluid leak from vehicle
slight play in seering
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking from several places (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front anti roll bar bushes perished
considerable corrosion under vehicle
drivers seat slightly "loose"
slight play in seering
Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating
considerable welded repair to vehicle
diagnostic lamp illuminated
drivers seat slightly "loose"
engine area oily underneath
front subframe corroded
rear trailing arm front mountings deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating
considerable welded repair to vehicle
drivers seat slightly "loose"
engine area oily underneath
front subframe corroded
rear trailing arm front mountings deteriorating
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
considerable surface corrosion under vehicle
parking brake effort only just meets required standard
signs of power steering fluid leak by steering rack
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper baulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
considerable surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat slightly loose
o/s steering rack gaiter starting to split & leaking slightly
parking brake effort only just meets required standard
parking brake lever near end of working travel
petrol smell under vehicle
power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking by both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat slightly loose
petrol smell under vehicle
both rear suspension trailing arm front mountings deteriorated considerably
drivers seat "broken"
nearside parking brake weak
sills / chassis etc corroded
vehicle oily underneath
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking from rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
both rear suspension trailing arm front mountings deteriorated considerably
drivers seat "broken"
nearside parking brake weak
sills / chassis etc corroded
vehicle oily underneath
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracked
outer sills obscured
sills & door steps generally corroding
Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracked
outer sills obscured
sills & door steps generally corroding
nearside rear inner wing / sill end corroded
rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating
signs of power steering fluid leak from rack area
surface cracks and perish marks in nearside rear tyre
vehicle oily underneath
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / sill end (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear inner wing / sill end corroded
rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating
signs of power steering fluid leak from rack area
surface cracks and perish marks in nearside rear tyre
vehicle oily underneath
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
outer sills obscured
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
outer sills obscured
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s rear brakes binding slightly
outer sills obscured
power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
outer sills obscured
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat slightly loose
outer sills obscured
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat slightly loose
outer sills obscured
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine area oily underneath
offside parking brake weak
offside rear brake binding
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
engine area oily underneath
offside parking brake weak
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
bad connection in 1 number plate light
n/s rear tyre slightly perished
outer sills obscured
signs of power steering fluid leak by o/s rack gaiter
unable to open n/s rear door from outside
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
outer sills obscured
unable to open n/s rear door from outside
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
bad connection in 1 number plate light
n/s rear tyre slightly perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
bad connection in 1 number plate light
drivers seat slightly loose
outer sills obscured
wipers could be better
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
bad connection in 1 number plate light
drivers seat slightly loose
outer sills obscured
wipers could be better
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
parking brake could be better
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear lens cracked
outer sills obscured
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
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MBZ 4687 is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 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 MBZ 4687, 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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MBZ 4687 is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 February 1997.
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