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R686 KJE

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,280 mi
Last recorded180,280 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 KJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 180,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flat battery

hi-level brake lamp inoperative

minimal oil weep

nearside driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

parking brake lever travel long

radiator poor condition

rear exhaust silencer hangers poor

slight bind at offside rear wheel

slight free-play in steering rack knuckles

steel wheel rim fitted to nearside front-others alloys

steering wheel poor condition

suspect accident damage to nearside front components

tyre pressures low

various vehicle damage

Fail 16 Feb 2010 180,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flat battery

hi-level brake lamp inoperative

minimal oil weep

nearside driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

parking brake lever travel long

radiator poor condition

rear exhaust silencer hangers poor

slight bind at offside rear wheel

slight free-play in steering rack knuckles

steel wheel rim fitted to nearside front-others alloys

steering wheel poor condition

suspect accident damage to nearside front components

tyre pressures low

various vehicle damage

Pass 3 Feb 2009 172,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 152,008 miles

all shock absorbers loosing their damping effect

front no plate cracked

hand brake would benefit adjustment

nearside front inner cv boot cracked

nearside no plate lamp a little dim

offside front tyre getting worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 133,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate starting to deteriorat

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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R686 KJE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R686 KJE, 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 R686 KJE registered?

R686 KJE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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