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M898 VEB

1994 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,339 mi
Last recorded88,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 620113,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 VEB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 86,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,311 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,639 miles

n/s front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,981 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,624 miles

advise nsr osf and nsf tyrs cracked on tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,855 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,444 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,755 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,019 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 48,019 miles

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

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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M898 VEB is a 1994 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 113,243 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 M898 VEB, 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 32 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M898 VEB is a 1994 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M898 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M898 VEB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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