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R714 BRW

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,537 mi
Last recorded140,537 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 BRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,537 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,594 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming on chassi rails and inner sill`s, outer sill`s has cover on them

n/s/rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,391 miles

corrosion forming on chassis rails and underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,297 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,455 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,454 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 102,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,617 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,309 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 86,290 miles

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

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

Hand brake travel high.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jun 2006 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

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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R714 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R714 BRW, 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 R714 BRW registered?

R714 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R714 BRW safe to buy?

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