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R930 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 103,547 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,080 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,268 miles

park brake efficiency just in limit

Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,143 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 21 May 2019 96,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear btrake weather shield corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 96,126 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear btrake weather shield corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 91,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 91,020 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 84,212 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

park brake efficiency just in limit

Fail 24 May 2017 84,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake efficiency just in limit

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,432 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,975 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,933 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,684 miles

wear to front brake pads - o/s near limit

Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,684 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

wear to front brake pads - o/s near limit

Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,838 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wear to front brake pads - o/s near limit

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,248 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,629 miles

wear to front + rear brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 56,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R930 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R930 TOJ, 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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R930 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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