Rover 620 (1995)
1995 Rover 620
CarHunch analysed 12,260 real MOT records for the 1995 Rover 620. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Rover 620 falls well short of the UK average with a 63.4% first-time pass rate—that's 16.6 percentage points below the 80% benchmark—and nearly one in five of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Both petrol and diesel variants perform identically, which suggests the reliability issues are intrinsic to the model rather than fuel-type dependent.
These cars are averaging nearly two failures per test and four advisories, indicating consistent wear and deterioration across multiple systems. At around 117,000 miles average, mileage isn't unusually high for a 1995 model, so the weak pass rate reflects the 620's age and condition rather than hard use—if you're considering one, budget for immediate work on suspension, brakes and emissions equipment before buying.
What to check before buying a 1995 Rover 620
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (84%) | 10,278 | 63.4% | 1.95 |
| Diesel (16%) | 1,975 | 63.4% | 1.78 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 71.4% | 0.71 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Rover 620 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Rover 620 vehicles fall between 90,585 and 132,856 miles.
1995 Rover 620 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Rover 620
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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94.8%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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28.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.4%
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel
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25%
Oil leak
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21.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.5%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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19.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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