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R869 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,850 mi
Last recorded84,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light staying on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,913 miles

srs light staying on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,321 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,321 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,116 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,195 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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R869 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R869 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 TOJ registered?

R869 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R869 TOJ safe to buy?

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