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R960 TOJ

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,293 mi
Last recorded153,293 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 TOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 153,293 miles

Brake and suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 6 Jan 2022 149,631 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 146,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,420 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2017 136,708 miles

Rear brake discs rusted inner faces

slight corrosion of fuel pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2016 129,568 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe pitted.

Nearside Front outer CV boot badly perished.

Nearside Front top wishbone ball joint has slight play.

both rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

rear exhaust section corroded badly.

rear fuel lines corroded.

slight oil leak around sump gasket area.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 129,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords big chunk hanging in tyre tread. (cords visible) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe pitted.

Nearside Front outer CV boot badly perished.

Nearside Front top wishbone ball joint has slight play.

both rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

rear exhaust section corroded badly.

rear fuel lines corroded.

slight oil leak around sump gasket area.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 123,779 miles

slight uneven front brakes but not excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,181 miles

slight fluctuation on all brakes

slight front brake imbalance

slight travel of brake pedal

Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,179 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 120,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 114,557 miles

slight rusting of all rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Jan 2013 114,551 miles

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

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

slight rusting of all rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,048 miles

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

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

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 87,641 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 71,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 66,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,180 miles

park brake lever travel high

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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R960 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R960 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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What year was R960 TOJ registered?

R960 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R960 TOJ safe to buy?

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