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R822 AHJ

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,655 mi
Last recorded42,655 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 AHJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 142,621 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damage.

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wing damage.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 128,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damage.

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wing damage.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked/not likely to detatch (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged/no sharps

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Wing damaged/no sharps

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,144 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked/not likely to detatch (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged/no sharps

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Wing damaged/no sharps

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,565 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 115,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 107,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,941 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,206 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 82,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,344 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 68,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,663 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,632 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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R822 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R822 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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R822 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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