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R691 EBW

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

245,948 mi
Last recorded245,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 EBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 245,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2012 236,202 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2012 236,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 226,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 215,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 200,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 164,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 157,565 miles

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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R691 EBW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R691 EBW, 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 R691 EBW registered?

R691 EBW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R691 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 EBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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