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R225 BHU

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,737 mi
Last recorded68,737 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 BHU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,737 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,035 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,887 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 2 Feb 2015 63,876 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,471 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,923 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,315 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,357 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,713 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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R225 BHU is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R225 BHU, 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 R225 BHU registered?

R225 BHU is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R225 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 BHU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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