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R416 MOJ

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 MOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 119,924 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 112,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on front inner edge

heavy engine oil leak from cambelt area and rocker cover

Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,329 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on front inner edge

heavy engine oil leak from cambelt area and rocker cover

Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,697 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limits 205/55/zr16

Fail 20 Aug 2008 102,697 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limits 205/55/zr16

Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,295 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 94,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 85,433 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 77,401 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R416 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R416 MOJ, 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 R416 MOJ registered?

R416 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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