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R458 CGT

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,488 mi
Last recorded163,488 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 CGT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 163,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 155,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 147,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 137,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 128,385 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 128,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 119,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,779 miles

all shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2008 109,301 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2007 102,189 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 102,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 96,400 miles

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

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R458 CGT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R458 CGT, 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 R458 CGT registered?

R458 CGT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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