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R72 DWT

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,684 mi
Last recorded113,684 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 DWT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 106,776 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 92,028 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 92,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,129 miles

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

brake pipes and brakehose ferrules greased not allowing full inspection.

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,047 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 60,037 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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R72 DWT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R72 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R72 DWT registered?

R72 DWT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R72 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 DWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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