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R165 FNV

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,379 mi
Last recorded198,379 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 FNV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 198,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion Entire floorpan/chassis area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 198,379 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion Entire floorpan/chassis area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 196,604 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaitor slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 194,623 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2015 193,592 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2015 193,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2014 192,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 192,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 189,206 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 189,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2012 186,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 186,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 183,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 177,559 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 177,559 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL EXCESSIVE

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 165,160 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON INDICATING A FAULT

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 165,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON INDICATING A FAULT

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 152,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 143,992 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 134,588 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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R165 FNV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R165 FNV, 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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R165 FNV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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