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R742 WOM

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,626 mi
Last recorded62,626 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 WOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,626 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,642 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,642 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,491 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,926 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 44,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,916 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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R742 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R742 WOM, 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 R742 WOM registered?

R742 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R742 WOM safe to buy?

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