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R183 KVA

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,380 mi
Last recorded145,380 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 KVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 145,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust shield insecure

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,717 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 144,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,584 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 143,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 142,823 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 142,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 141,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc's in poor state.

Pass 24 May 2011 138,662 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 138,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 135,779 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 135,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 133,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust startint to deteriate from centre to rear.

Offside outer cv gaiter perishing.

Slight excess travel in handbrake.

Pass 14 May 2008 121,483 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

Exhaust deteriating at rear.

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

Slight buckle on passenger side rear wheel inside rim.

Fail 14 May 2008 121,483 miles

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

Both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

Exhaust deteriating at rear.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight buckle on passenger side rear wheel inside rim.

Slight excess travel in handbrake.

passenger side front washer jet partially blocked but stil sufficient water reaching screen.

Fail 22 May 2007 107,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 107,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 91,936 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 91,936 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R183 KVA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R183 KVA, 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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R183 KVA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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