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R393 HRP

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,627 mi
Last recorded160,627 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 HRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 160,627 miles

tyres seem low on pressure

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery loose in holder

car seems to have been standing a while

ext. system getting rusty in places

front brake pads starting to get low

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

metal fuel pipes starting torust in places

n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of enginr and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

power steering metal pipes rusting

slight damage to both number plates

stone chip damage to o/s/f head light

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 28 May 2009 159,496 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 27 May 2009 159,496 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 May 2008 157,150 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 157,147 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2007 144,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 139,626 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 139,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R393 HRP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R393 HRP, 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 R393 HRP registered?

R393 HRP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R393 HRP safe to buy?

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