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R439 ECP

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

185,137 mi
Last recorded185,137 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 ECP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 185,137 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 182,938 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 182,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 181,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 179,714 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 179,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 177,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 175,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 174,296 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 174,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 170,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 165,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 158,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 158,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 152,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 148,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 145,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 140,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,417 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 133,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil on min leavel

Pass 25 Mar 2009 127,623 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 20 Mar 2008 120,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,935 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)

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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R439 ECP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R439 ECP, 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 R439 ECP registered?

R439 ECP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R439 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 ECP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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