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R407 HBU

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 HBU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant on minimum

Fail 2 Aug 2025 82,996 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2025 82,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion present

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing insepection

Fail 10 Jul 2024 72,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from nearside front lower ball joint castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing insepection

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,250 miles

corrosion apparent most metal brake / fuel pipes

general to heavy corrosion apparent under vehicle

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

park brake just meets MOT efficiency criteria

some modifications to suspension / exhaust can be seen

Fail 1 Mar 2023 59,633 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,333 miles

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust system is coroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,626 miles

chassis in general has slight corosion

front shocks have a slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,494 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,268 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,268 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,457 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,361 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 18,361 miles

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

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

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 HBU is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R407 HBU, 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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R407 HBU is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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