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R715 BRW

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 BRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

most suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

most suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,074 miles

both front tyres age cracking

corrosion on rear brake discs

parking brake performance 16%

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,376 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,369 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 64,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 64,730 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,938 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 54,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,127 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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R715 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R715 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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R715 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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