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R145 EJV

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,204 mi
Last recorded126,204 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 EJV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 126,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all slightly cracked casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,894 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear corrosion on wheel arch.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,649 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,866 miles

o/s/r tyre worn & mishaped slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2015 110,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn & mishaped slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 104,353 miles

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

stone chip in o/s headlamp

Fail 14 Apr 2014 104,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

blow on exhaust rear joint

stone chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,442 miles

chip in o/s headlamp.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

chip in o/s headlamp.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,521 miles

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

chip in offside headlamp glass

segment in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,062 miles

ac condensor deteariated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 86,062 miles

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

both front tyres have distortion of tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,854 miles

n/s washer jet slightly weak.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,328 miles

segment in high level stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

segment in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,315 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,490 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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R145 EJV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R145 EJV, 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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R145 EJV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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