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R87 PCJ

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,949 mi
Last recorded109,949 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 PCJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,487 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 100,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,175 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,022 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,022 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,201 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,199 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,175 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,647 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 56,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,843 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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R87 PCJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R87 PCJ, 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 R87 PCJ registered?

R87 PCJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R87 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 PCJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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