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R194 BON

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,352 mi
Last recorded143,352 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 BON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 143,352 miles

front number-plate backing getting dirty.

Fail 22 May 2009 143,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

FUEL FILLER PIPE DAMP UNABLE TO DETECT ANY LEAKS

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

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

O/S WIPERBLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 29 May 2008 123,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 116,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 110,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R194 BON is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R194 BON, 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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What year was R194 BON registered?

R194 BON is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R194 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 BON shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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