CarVerify

Free Car Check

R292 EPW

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,053 mi
Last recorded126,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 EPW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 126,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 126,053 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 125,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 125,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 122,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 118,861 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 118,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 114,866 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 106,945 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 106,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 98,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 95,400 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 95,400 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 93,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 90,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,551 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 82,551 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 78,940 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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R292 EPW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R292 EPW, 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

How do I check the history of R292 EPW?

You can check the full history of R292 EPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R292 EPW registered?

R292 EPW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R292 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 EPW shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R292 EPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R292 EPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.