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R725 JJW

1997 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,750 mi
Last recorded139,750 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 JJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 139,750 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge - on wear limit -- o/s rear arch beginning to corrode - not too jagged

Fail 17 Oct 2011 139,749 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear arc beginning to corrode - not too jagged -- wear to rear brake pads -- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge - on limit

Pass 27 Oct 2010 130,970 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode -- o/s rear panel corroded - not too jagged

Fail 18 Oct 2010 130,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode -- o/s rear panel corroded - not too jagged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 122,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 122,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 113,106 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 113,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 102,658 miles

wear to front + rear brake pads -- o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2007 102,656 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

wear to front + rear brake pads -- o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,819 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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R725 JJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R725 JJW, 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 R725 JJW registered?

R725 JJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R725 JJW safe to buy?

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