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R429 OEG

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 OEG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,742 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2025 97,742 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strong advise water damage to number plate (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strong advise water damage to number plate (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,013 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,660 miles

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

tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,730 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,295 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,893 miles

both front tyres slightly worn and perishing

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded advise replacing soon

nearside front bumper trim missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leaks

rear number plate faded

shock absorbers weeping

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly worn and perishing

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded advise replacing soon

nearside front bumper trim missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leaks

rear number plate faded

shock absorbers weeping

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,719 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,592 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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R429 OEG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R429 OEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R429 OEG registered?

R429 OEG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R429 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 OEG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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