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R955 GJW

1997 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 GJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,904 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,962 miles

Nearside inner cv gaitor has a slight leak

Oil leaking slightly from oil filter

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,751 miles

N/S Inner C.V.Gaiter leaking slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S Inner C.V.Gaiter leaking slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,638 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,353 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 72,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,196 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 47,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,911 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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R955 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R955 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R955 GJW registered?

R955 GJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R955 GJW safe to buy?

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