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R745 NKV

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 NKV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 143,944 miles

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Rusting

Both rear Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2010 143,944 miles

Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Rusting

Both rear Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2009 142,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

coolant level low

grease around front hubs

parking brake travel long

unable to check nearside front steering/suspension fully

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2009 141,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,540 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO SHIELDS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

GEAR LEVER LOOSE

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 130,261 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front brake balance just on25%

Pass 23 Feb 2007 118,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 118,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear discs in poor condition.

Handbrake high.

Offside outer c-v gaiter perished and thin.

Offside rear light cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear brake pipes corrded and thin.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 110,619 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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R745 NKV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R745 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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R745 NKV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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