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R402 MJK

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,326 mi
Last recorded73,326 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 MJK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 56,802 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 56,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,738 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,266 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,995 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre perishing

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,232 miles

offside rear tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

nearside & offside front drive shafts corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,909 miles

Light surface corrosion on all suspension components

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,873 miles

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

nearside & offside front drive shafts corroded

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,159 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 35,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,604 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2007 32,604 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,709 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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R402 MJK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

R402 MJK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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