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R237 BON

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,871 mi
Last recorded166,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 166,871 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 166,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 154,438 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 146,944 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2012 136,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,681 miles

rear number plate laminate parting.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,131 miles

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

handbrake needes adjustment

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,926 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 112,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,211 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 93,419 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 93,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,404 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R237 BON is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R237 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 R237 BON registered?

R237 BON is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R237 BON safe to buy?

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