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R744 AHJ

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,329 mi
Last recorded100,329 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 AHJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,329 miles

damage to n/s/f wing

long parking brake travel

wear on front tyre edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,292 miles

see advisory sheet 600465719389

Fail 11 Nov 2009 94,292 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

damage to n/s/f wing

front brake discs lipped

n/s parking efficiency lower than standard

Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,215 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

outer sills covered

rear no. plate fadded

scraping noise from nsr hub

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2007 81,946 miles

both front outer anti roll bar link rod bushes age cracking

centre rear seatbelt slight "scuffing"

corrosion on rear anti roll bar

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

dampness around rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints

front brake discs scored and lipped

heavy dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

long handbrake travel

o/s/f inner cv gaiter age cracking

rear discs corroded and slightly scored

slight "fluffing" to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

stonechips in windscreen

tank straps corroded

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic side skirts fitted

underside of vehicle and inner arches covered in mud

Fail 24 Nov 2007 81,946 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer anti roll bar link rod bushes age cracking

centre rear seatbelt slight "scuffing"

corrosion on rear anti roll bar

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

dampness around rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints

front brake discs scored and lipped

heavy dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

long handbrake travel

o/s/f inner cv gaiter age cracking

rear discs corroded and slightly scored

slight "fluffing" to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

stonechips in windscreen

tank straps corroded

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic side skirts fitted

underside of vehicle and inner arches covered in mud

Pass 18 Nov 2006 76,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 76,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 10 Oct 2005 68,799 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 68,799 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long h/brake 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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R744 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R744 AHJ, 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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R744 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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