MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,442 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steel wheel fitted to nearside front
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear steel rim all other alloy
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R989 FJE 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 R989 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.
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What year was R989 FJE registered?
R989 FJE is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R989 FJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R989 FJE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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