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R801 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

brake fluid is low.

oil filter leaking.

requires tracking.

various parts of underbody is corroding.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,696 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,696 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 78,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,194 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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R801 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R801 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 R801 TOJ registered?

R801 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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