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R438 MOJ

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,507 mi
Last recorded109,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 MOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,764 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,763 miles

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

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)

nearside front side lamp dim

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,089 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,458 miles

from front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes getting rusty alongside fuel tank

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear and offside front tyres right on legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2006 61,431 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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R438 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R438 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 R438 MOJ registered?

R438 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R438 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 MOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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