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R921 EJW

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 EJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,171 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 25 Jun 2014 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection

slight wiper scratching to zons A and B of windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil level is low

Oil residue on power steering hose at rear of engine to power steering rack

Outer sills covered by trim

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,219 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil level is low

Oil residue on power steering hose at rear of engine to power steering rack

Outer sills covered by trim

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust has slight blow

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust has slight blow

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,058 miles

both rear brakes discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges 205/50/16

offside front tyre perished and weraing on edges 205/50/16

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,050 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brakes discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges 205/50/16

offside front tyre perished and weraing on edges 205/50/16

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 May 2009 60,391 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre 205/5016

engine oily

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front wiperblade split

Fail 23 May 2009 60,391 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre 205/5016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oily

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 20 May 2008 55,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,436 miles

Oil leak

hand-brake is high but meets mot standards

Pass 22 May 2006 44,681 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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R921 EJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R921 EJW, 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 R921 EJW registered?

R921 EJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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