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R375 BON

1998 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 BON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,624 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills & inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s outer rear lower wheel arches out side prescribed area by 32cm

under covers & sill trims fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,713 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear outer wheel arches

sill trims fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear outer wheel arches

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear wheel arches & inner arches

sill trims fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 86,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear wheel arches & inner arches

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 84,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills & inner wheel arches

corrosion on petrol tank straps

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2018 84,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills & inner wheel arches

corrosion on petrol tank straps

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 81,265 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills & rear wheel arches

corrosion on petrol tank straps

under covers & sill trims fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 81,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills & rear wheel arches

corrosion on petrol tank straps

cut in o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

under covers & sill trims fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 78,884 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)

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on petrol tank straps

oil leak

sill trims fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 78,859 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sill trims fitted

under covers fitted

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

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)

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on petrol tank straps

corrosion on rear exhaust

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 76,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on petrol tank straps

sill trims fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 73,764 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on petrol tank straps

sill trims fitted

Fail 19 May 2014 73,736 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on petrol tank straps

sill trims fitted

Pass 13 May 2013 71,035 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on petrol tank & straps

sill trims fitted

Pass 23 May 2012 68,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

sill trims fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 68,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

sill trims fitted

Pass 23 May 2011 65,290 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)

sill trims fitted

travel in handbrake

Pass 17 May 2010 62,275 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f drive shaft gators cracking

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 57,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,199 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
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R375 BON is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R375 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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R375 BON is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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