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R715 KAV

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,293 mi
Last recorded108,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 KAV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,293 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 108,293 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,017 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front brake pads wearing thin

outer sills covered with plastic covers

Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,415 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 97,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 97,484 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,183 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 76,167 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL ADVISE

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 KAV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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