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MBZ 4687

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests42 (21 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,221 mi
Last recorded171,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4687
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 21 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 171,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 171,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 168,814 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 168,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 166,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 16,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 165,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 165,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 164,720 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 164,720 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 164,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 164,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 164,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 163,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 163,750 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 162,589 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 162,587 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 161,149 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm front mountings deteriorated considerably

drivers seat "broken"

nearside parking brake weak

sills / chassis etc corroded

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 25 May 2018 161,148 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 159,597 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

outer sills obscured

sills & door steps generally corroding

Fail 26 May 2017 159,596 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 157,375 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 157,373 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 155,274 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 155,272 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 153,654 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 153,653 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 151,681 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 151,679 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 148,672 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 148,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 145,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 145,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 142,927 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 142,926 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 140,105 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 140,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 13,861 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 138,858 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 135,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 135,661 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 129,823 miles

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?

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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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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