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R401 MOJ

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 MOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,188 miles

CHILD SAFETY SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEATS

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,175 miles

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

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

CHILD SAFETY SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEATS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,427 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 88,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,821 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,404 miles

Power steering oil low

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,545 miles

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

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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R401 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R401 MOJ, 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

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What year was R401 MOJ registered?

R401 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R401 MOJ safe to buy?

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