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R873 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,247 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,145 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 95,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,048 miles

corrion to n/s rear wheel arch

high kevek stop light insecure to rear window

Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,586 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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R873 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R873 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.

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What year was R873 TOJ registered?

R873 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R873 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 TOJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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