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R402 LNH

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,457 mi
Last recorded179,457 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 LNH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 179,457 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 179,457 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 170,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 161,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 161,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 153,371 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 153,371 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 144,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 144,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 138,497 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 130,708 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 130,708 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 123,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 115,157 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 115,156 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 115,042 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2011 107,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 1 May 2010 97,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 88,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 May 2009 88,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 81,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R402 LNH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R402 LNH, 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 R402 LNH registered?

R402 LNH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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