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R122 UVP

1998 Rover 620

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 UVP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,190 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2009 98,051 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,436 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split

power steering fluid bottle cap is missing

slight oil leak from the steering rack

slight oil leak from the turbo pipe

Fail 21 Dec 2007 86,434 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

slight oil leak from the steering rack

slight oil leak from the turbo pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,846 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 73,846 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightley under inflation

ofside rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,612 miles

bad oil leak on engine under engine cover

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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R122 UVP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R122 UVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R122 UVP?

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What year was R122 UVP registered?

R122 UVP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R122 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 UVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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