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R677 BRW

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,874 mi
Last recorded184,874 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 BRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 184,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 183,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 178,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 175,894 miles

engine oil leak

front engine stabiliser worn

n/s/r brake pads low

Fail 29 Oct 2020 175,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front engine stabiliser worn

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 173,298 miles

engine oil leak

front engine stabiliser worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2018 170,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front engine stabiliser mounting worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 166,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 166,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,221 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,586 miles

oil leak

rear brake disc's rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2015 155,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2014 152,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/s and o/s rear roll bar links

Fail 3 Nov 2014 152,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/s and o/s rear roll bar links

Fail 23 Oct 2013 150,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear brake pipe slightly rusty

rear exhaust rubber supports perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,932 miles

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

rear brake pipe slightly rusty

rear exhaust rubber supports perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 149,824 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine stablising mounting rubber bush deteriorated

handbrake becoming high

rear number plate deteriorating

slight brake bind to nearside rear

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake discs

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower wheel arch

Fail 23 Oct 2012 149,813 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine stablising mounting rubber bush deteriorated

handbrake becoming high

rear number plate deteriorating

slight brake bind to nearside rear

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake discs

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower wheel arch

Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,072 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 2 Nov 2011 145,072 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 137,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 129,834 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2008 118,873 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 118,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 97,279 miles

o/s/f cv gator perished

rear exhaust mount cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2006 79,706 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/front headlamp cracked

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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R677 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R677 BRW, 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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R677 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R677 BRW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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