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R734 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,949 mi
Last recorded83,949 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,674 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 81,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,450 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 79,450 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,953 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,041 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,041 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,193 miles

n/s and o/s front shockers weakening

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,574 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,884 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

hand brake effort just passed

sump leaking from rust scab

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,884 miles

hand brake effort just passed

sump leaking from rust scab

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 45,576 miles

long hand brake lever travel

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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R734 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R734 TOJ, 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 R734 TOJ registered?

R734 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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