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R407 DVH

1998 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 DVH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,106 miles

brake plates slight corrosion n/s f o/s r discs slight wear

Fail 1 Oct 2012 115,106 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake plates slight corrosion n/s f o/s r discs slight wear

Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,618 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 111,618 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,294 miles

o/s outer boot deteriorated f/exhaust flexi corroding rear discs poor footbrake just made efficiency

Fail 14 Sep 2010 108,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer boot deteriorated f/exhaust flexi corroding rear discs poor footbrake just made efficiency

Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,476 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,909 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 90,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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R407 DVH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R407 DVH, 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 R407 DVH registered?

R407 DVH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R407 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 DVH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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