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R125 RRM

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,082 mi
Last recorded203,082 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 RRM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 203,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorbers have no dampening effect

Fail 19 Feb 2016 202,903 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorbers have no dampening effect

Pass 6 Mar 2015 194,088 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 184,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 176,743 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 167,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 157,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 148,688 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 148,688 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 138,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 138,654 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 128,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 115,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 115,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 102,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,074 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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R125 RRM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R125 RRM, 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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R125 RRM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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