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R843 TLU

1997 Rover 620

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 TLU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 121,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror door mirror glass broken (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,247 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 121,247 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,034 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 121,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,663 miles

Oil leak

air con radiator deteriorated

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

front cross member corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front track rod end slight play

rear cross memeber surface corrosion

shock absorbers weak

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air con radiator deteriorated

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

exhaust blow centre section

front cross member corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front track rod end slight play

rear cross memeber surface corrosion

shock absorbers weak

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,190 miles

front cross member corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

radiator deteriorated

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Fail 22 Oct 2013 110,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding preventing inspection of bearing

radiator deteriorated

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2011 98,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,378 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 97,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusty

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 78,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,553 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 71,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level low

crackes in outer c.v.boots

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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R843 TLU is a 1997 Rover 620 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R843 TLU, 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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R843 TLU is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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