MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Excessive white smoke possilbe head gasket fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside inner cv gaitor split.
tyres...nsf on 3.5, osf on 4mm, nsr on 3mm, osr on 3mm
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
offside inner cv gaitor split.
tyres...nsf on 3.5, osf on 4mm, nsr on 3mm, osr on 3mm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R878 EKN is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 R878 EKN, 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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R878 EKN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 22 November 1997.
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