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R903 JGH

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 JGH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 156,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 156,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 156,055 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 153,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 150,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 25 Feb 2010 146,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 142,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 137,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 130,958 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 126,232 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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R903 JGH is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R903 JGH, 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 R903 JGH registered?

R903 JGH is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R903 JGH safe to buy?

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