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R730 VBL

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 VBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,000 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,640 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,402 miles

Nearside Rear h brake slightly weak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,399 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear h brake slightly weak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,576 miles

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low might need repairs soon

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,776 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 58,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,515 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 54,494 miles

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

accessory drive belt deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,227 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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R730 VBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R730 VBL, 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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R730 VBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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