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R213 EJV

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,271 mi
Last recorded168,271 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 EJV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 168,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 168,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 150,636 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 135,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 126,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,658 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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R213 EJV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R213 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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What year was R213 EJV registered?

R213 EJV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R213 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 EJV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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