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R784 VWP

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,028 mi
Last recorded133,028 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 VWP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,028 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 133,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 130,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 130,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front windscreen wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 127,792 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.F DISCS WORN.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R DISCS WARPED?

Fail 4 Oct 2010 127,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.F DISCS WORN.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R DISCS WARPED?

Pass 3 Oct 2009 125,262 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE ON INNER EDGE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH ENGINE COOLENT PIPES COLAPESD

Fail 3 Oct 2009 125,262 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE ON INNER EDGE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH ENGINE COOLENT PIPES COLAPESD

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 122,536 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 122,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 119,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 119,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 116,085 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 116,085 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R784 VWP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 R784 VWP, 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 R784 VWP registered?

R784 VWP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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