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R863 GJW

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 GJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,240 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,399 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,014 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

handbrake travel near upper limits

n/s/rear seat belt slow to retract

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

underbody and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,768 miles

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front tyre app limits and wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/rear shock absorber slight damp

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,305 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,290 miles

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

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,183 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,693 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,350 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 68,350 miles

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

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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R863 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R863 GJW, 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 R863 GJW registered?

R863 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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