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R215 EJV

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,110 mi
Last recorded29,110 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 EJV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,110 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with adhesive tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (b))

underbody/components corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 29,110 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with adhesive tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (b))

underbody/components corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,895 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,481 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 26,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,647 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,305 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 26,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,676 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 24,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 24,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,757 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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R215 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 63.6%.

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 R215 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 R215 EJV registered?

R215 EJV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R215 EJV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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