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R723 FAN

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

267,786 mi
Last recorded267,786 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 FAN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 267,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 267,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 260,225 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sills have plastic covers not able to inspect

Pass 1 Aug 2013 251,718 miles

outer sills have plastic covers unable to check for corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2012 240,574 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 240,574 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 231,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 231,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 221,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 221,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 210,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 198,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 198,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 187,278 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 187,278 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 174,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 159,062 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 159,062 miles

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

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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R723 FAN is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R723 FAN, 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 R723 FAN registered?

R723 FAN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R723 FAN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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