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R771 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,820 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 118,361 miles

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

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)

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

offside front corner of bumper insecure

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,646 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 107,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 107,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,088 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 99,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 95,318 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 90,320 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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R771 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R771 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R771 TOJ registered?

R771 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R771 TOJ safe to buy?

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