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R275 BON

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,553 mi
Last recorded56,553 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 BON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,553 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch above sill and in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,623 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 54,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 54,107 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 53,797 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 53,797 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 53,272 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 53,272 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/s100. O/s150 (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 52,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,553 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 51,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 51,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,949 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 50,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 48,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 May 2009 46,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 43,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2008 43,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 40,700 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 40,700 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 38,158 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

uneven wear to front tyres

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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R275 BON is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R275 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 R275 BON registered?

R275 BON is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R275 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 BON shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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