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R690 NKV

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,458 mi
Last recorded109,458 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 NKV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2012 109,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,494 miles

Both rear tyres 2-3mm

Front discs lipped

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 98,494 miles

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

Both rear tyres 2-3mm

Front discs lipped

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 85,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both cv gaiters starting to perish

o\s\f tyre down to 3mm

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,036 miles

both cv gaiters starting to perish

o\s\f tyre down to 3mm

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,986 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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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R690 NKV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R690 NKV, 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 R690 NKV registered?

R690 NKV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R690 NKV safe to buy?

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