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R701 MOJ

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,503 mi
Last recorded156,503 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 MOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 156,503 miles

Rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 156,498 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front rotational rubbing noise on wheel

Offside Rear brake has slightly restricted free movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake backplates corroded

park brake only just met required effort

Pass 18 Feb 2016 143,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filler neck corroded, no leak at time of test

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 143,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filler neck corroded, no leak at time of test

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,344 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded but no leaks at time of test

ns headlamp beam image slightly vauge

nsr park brake has less effort than os also did not lock

power steering pump damp with oil

rear brake backplates corroded os and ns

rear silencer in very poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2015 133,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded but no leaks at time of test

nsr park brake has less effort than os also did not lock

power steering pump damp with oil

rear brake backplates corroded os and ns

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,402 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns parking brake has slightly low effort giving vehicle a total brake force on parking brake of 16%. this just meets required percentage

Fail 17 Feb 2014 120,400 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns parking brake has slightly low effort

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,570 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

upper rear brake lamp slightly insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2013 109,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

upper rear brake lamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,420 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,761 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 87,761 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn down to limit

offside rear tyre worn down to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,952 miles

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

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

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,952 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Pass 1 Mar 2008 78,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 72,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 68,016 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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R701 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R701 MOJ, 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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R701 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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