Rover 620
From 841 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, caused 76 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 76 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 45 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 45 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 45 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 39 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 30 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 25 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 20 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.1% of 620 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £154.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 70.5% while Diesel versions pass at 64.1%, a 6 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 73.7% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1998 | 77% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1997 | 61.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1996 | 60% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all 620s tested had between 79,708 and 127,272 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 103,206 median miles, the 620 has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rover models
| Rover Mini | 75.8% |
| Rover 75 | 67.7% |
| Rover 25 | 68.2% |
| Rover 45 | 65.3% |
| Rover 216 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Rover 620 MOT pass rate?
The Rover 620 has a 69.7% MOT pass rate based on 841 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover 620?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover 620 is a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, which caused 76 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Rover 620 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover 620 is 103,206 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 79,708 and 127,272 miles.
Buying a used 620?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £154 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 38.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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