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R692 GYJ

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 GYJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 119,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,785 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 105,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,542 miles

front & rear floors corroded facing panesl cororded both ball joint dust covers cracking

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 31 Jul 2013 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front & rear floors corroded facing panesl cororded both ball joint dust covers cracking

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,676 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,033 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,847 miles

light under body corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel....

rear brake discs corroding....

rear inner brake pads not visable....

wipers smear....

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,156 miles

centre & rear exhausts corroding....

light under body corrosion...

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

radiator element disintigrating.....

rear brake discs corroding.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,208 miles

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters starting to perish....

radiator element disintigrating.....

rear exhaust & centre section corrosing....

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,538 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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R692 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R692 GYJ, 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 R692 GYJ registered?

R692 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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