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R715 SOJ

1997 Rover 620

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,068 mi
Last recorded63,068 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 SOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,068 miles

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,421 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,260 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,100 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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R715 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R715 SOJ, 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 R715 SOJ registered?

R715 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R715 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 SOJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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