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R434 WOM

1998 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,199 mi
Last recorded63,199 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 WOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,752 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,252 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,889 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,334 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 48,272 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion and leaks on exhaust system

fluctuation to front brake readings

noise from rear brakes

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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R434 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R434 WOM, 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 R434 WOM registered?

R434 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R434 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 WOM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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