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R967 UKU

1997 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,983 mi
Last recorded121,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 UKU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 121,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,115 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,851 miles

Fuel pipes next to tank corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

POSSIBLE LEAK FROM OFFSIDE STEERING RACK (BORDERLINE)

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

Slight front brake judder

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,736 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,204 miles

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Oil leak

Offside rear brake caliper cover loose

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,722 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Rear exhaust deteriorated & blowing

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,347 miles

exhaust frontpipe flexi worn

fluid/oil on rear caliper covers-doesnt appear to be brake fluid possibly release oil?

fuel pipes at side of fuel tank corroded

possible oil leaks

rear trailing arm bushes worn

rear wheel arches corroded

very slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust frontpipe flexi worn

fluid/oil on rear caliper covers-doesnt appear to be brake fluid possibly release oil?

fuel pipes at side of fuel tank corroded

possible oil leaks

rear trailing arm bushes worn

rear wheel arches corroded

very slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,789 miles

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

exhaust frontpipe flexi worn

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f flexi hose ferrells corroded slightly

oil leaks

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,725 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust frontpipe flexi worn

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f flexi hose ferrells corroded slightly

oil leaks

possible leak from brake master cylinder

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,439 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED-BORDER LINE!

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

handbrake has travel

possible oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,439 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED-BORDER LINE!

handbrake has travel

possible oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,053 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,733 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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
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R967 UKU is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R967 UKU, 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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R967 UKU is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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