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R773 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,048 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 76,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,708 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 70,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,319 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 64,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,400 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 59,400 miles

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

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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R773 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R773 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 R773 TOJ registered?

R773 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R773 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 TOJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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