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R704 GBD

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 GBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,004 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 113,077 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,877 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 109,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,492 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 108,478 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 107,489 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 107,489 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,305 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 87,565 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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R704 GBD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R704 GBD, 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 R704 GBD registered?

R704 GBD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R704 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 GBD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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