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R743 NKV

1998 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,709 mi
Last recorded183,709 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 NKV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 183,709 miles

srs warning light on

Fail 12 Dec 2012 183,709 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

srs warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 170,489 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 170,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

srs light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 160,944 miles

Battery insecure

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)

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

Oil leak

wear in nearside steering rack end

Fail 7 Dec 2010 160,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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)

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

Oil leak

wear in nearside steering rack end

Fail 17 Nov 2009 149,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Parking brake nearing end of travel

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

Power steering belt cracking

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 149,697 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Parking brake nearing end of travel

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

Power steering belt cracking

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 144,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 144,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 143,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 143,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 139,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 139,361 miles

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

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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R743 NKV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R743 NKV, 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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What year was R743 NKV registered?

R743 NKV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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