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R748 PMJ

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 PMJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,278 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,982 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,982 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,922 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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R748 PMJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R748 PMJ, 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 R748 PMJ registered?

R748 PMJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R748 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 PMJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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