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R355 GNV

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,515 mi
Last recorded117,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 GNV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 117,501 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,237 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 114,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,449 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 109,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 98,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 91,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 82,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,013 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 79,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 73,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R355 GNV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R355 GNV, 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 R355 GNV registered?

R355 GNV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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