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R873 CHK

1997 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,887 mi
Last recorded168,887 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 CHK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 168,887 miles

front registration plate cracked and deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2011 168,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front registration plate cracked and deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2010 168,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 168,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 15,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 152,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 152,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

front number plate is starting to diteriorate

mirror is missing

no rubber on clutch pedel

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 147,796 miles

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

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

front flexi exhaust removed and welded up solid ,slightly leaking ,rear box entry pipe welded up slightly leaking

rear no plate slightly degraded

Fail 31 Oct 2007 147,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front flexi exhaust removed and welded up solid ,slightly leaking ,rear box entry pipe welded up slightly leaking

rear no plate slightly degraded

Pass 5 Oct 2006 142,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 142,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R873 CHK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R873 CHK, 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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R873 CHK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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