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R91 GJW

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,650 mi
Last recorded106,650 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 GJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 106,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 105,210 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 104,879 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,755 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,643 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,643 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake are locked on so wheel does not turn (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake not working (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,742 miles

Parking brake only just met limits.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,093 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,615 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,560 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 93,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 86,113 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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R91 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R91 GJW, 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 R91 GJW registered?

R91 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R91 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 GJW shows 20 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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