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R230 MOJ

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,747 mi
Last recorded125,747 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 MOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 125,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 125,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,554 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 125,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,427 miles

advise rear bumper os adrift but secure

Fail 19 Oct 2013 125,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear bumper os adrift but secure

Pass 19 Oct 2012 125,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre a bit worn

rear tyres a bit worn

Fail 19 Oct 2012 125,210 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside handbrake effort a bit low

offside front tyre a bit worn

rear tyres a bit worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 124,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 123,523 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2010 123,523 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 122,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2009 122,452 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2008 121,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 120,777 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 120,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R230 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R230 MOJ, 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 R230 MOJ registered?

R230 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R230 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 MOJ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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