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R996 LFJ

1997 Rover 620

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,173 mi
Last recorded116,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 LFJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 113,420 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2009 113,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,862 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly corroded (2.4.G.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 107,959 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 107,959 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R996 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R996 LFJ, 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 R996 LFJ registered?

R996 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R996 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 LFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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