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R693 UOJ

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,165 mi
Last recorded132,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 UOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 132,165 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre nail in tread and punctured

offside front tyre wearing near limit

Fail 27 Jul 2009 132,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre nail in tread and punctured

offside front tyre wearing near limit

Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,725 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to limit.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 128,613 miles

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly.

N/s/f tyre wearing low.

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f tyre worn near limit.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 124,703 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 124,703 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Nov 2005 120,643 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front to rear brake pipes excessively greased at rear

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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R693 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R693 UOJ, 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 R693 UOJ registered?

R693 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R693 UOJ safe to buy?

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