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R402 GBW

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 GBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2012 104,174 miles

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

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

p.a.s leak at steering rack and resevior areas

Pass 16 May 2011 94,033 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 83,744 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar bush oil soaked and swolen

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 6 May 2009 75,243 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SWOLEN

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

P A S LEAKING AND RESEVOIR LOW

POOR REPAIR TO SCREEN WASHERS

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2008 63,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,000 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 54,451 miles

N/side rear brake slight binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R402 GBW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R402 GBW, 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

How do I check the history of R402 GBW?

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What year was R402 GBW registered?

R402 GBW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R402 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 GBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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