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R776 NOJ

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 NOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,547 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,546 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake pipes heavely greased

o/s head lamp cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,754 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,544 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,544 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,040 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 44,038 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,596 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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R776 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc 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 R776 NOJ, 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 R776 NOJ registered?

R776 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R776 NOJ safe to buy?

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