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R959 TCH

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 TCH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 122,136 miles

outer sills covered

stone chip zone b

Fail 18 Nov 2010 122,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

outer sills covered

slight handbrake travel

stone chip zone b

Pass 7 Dec 2009 116,276 miles

outer sills covered

Fail 2 Dec 2009 116,177 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,330 miles

both outer sills covered

n/s/f lower ball joint boot cover split

Pass 23 Nov 2007 92,849 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 92,849 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 75,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,570 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 63,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 or 2 lamps of the high level brake light not working

both outer drive shaft boots perished

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres worn low

front brake pads look low

front wipers smear

movement in rear suspension arm bushes

offside rear handbrake performance low

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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R959 TCH is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R959 TCH, 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 R959 TCH registered?

R959 TCH is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R959 TCH safe to buy?

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