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R300 HUW

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 HUW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 66,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,108 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 9 Aug 2023 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,233 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,923 miles

Nearside Rear tye slightly perishedr

Fail 2 Aug 2018 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tye slightly perishedr

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,572 miles

Oil leak on engine and gearbox ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine and gearbox ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,009 miles

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

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

Oil leaks on engine and gearbox.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,517 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 50,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,670 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,747 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,579 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,229 miles

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

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

unusual wear pattern noted on n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,229 miles

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

unusual wear pattern noted on n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,005 miles

n/s/r tyre slightley perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 40,004 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightley perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight misting of oil from the steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,783 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,080 miles

oil leak

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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R300 HUW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R300 HUW, 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 R300 HUW registered?

R300 HUW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R300 HUW safe to buy?

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