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R271 EMJ

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 EMJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,218 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2006 54,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes above fuel tank not checked (can not be seen)

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

o/s and n/s outter sills not checked (sill covers on)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,133 miles

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

brake pipes above fuel tank not checked (can not be seen)

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

o/s and n/s outter sills not checked (sill covers on)

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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R271 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R271 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R271 EMJ registered?

R271 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R271 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 EMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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