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GCF 36

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

162,483 mi
Last recorded162,483 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 36
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 162,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 158,304 miles

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 157,789 miles

Handbrake lever close to end of travel.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 157,098 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 153,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 148,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 148,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,686 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 114,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 92,517 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 92,517 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 84,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,916 miles

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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GCF 36 is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 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 GCF 36, 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 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCF 36 registered?

GCF 36 is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is GCF 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 36 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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