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R822 AJV

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 AJV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 122,313 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 116,667 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,702 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 106,702 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 92,305 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 AJV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJV, 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 R822 AJV registered?

R822 AJV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R822 AJV safe to buy?

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