CarVerify

Free Car Check

R938 FJE

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 FJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 92,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,962 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 92,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,543 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 92,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,548 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 91,548 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,868 miles

s.r.s light on

Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

s.r.s light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2009 80,965 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 80,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,157 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,208 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 65,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,043 miles

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

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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R938 FJE is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R938 FJE, 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

How do I check the history of R938 FJE?

You can check the full history of R938 FJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R938 FJE registered?

R938 FJE is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R938 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 FJE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R938 FJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R938 FJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.