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R793 XOF

1998 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,628 mi
Last recorded196,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 196,628 miles

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

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

windscreen has a crack that runs below zone a into swept area and is not in direct view

Fail 5 Jul 2014 196,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

windscreen has a crack that runs below zone a into swept area and is not in direct view

Pass 3 Jul 2013 191,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc backing plates poor rusty

oil leak

underside of car rusty

wipers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2013 191,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc backing plates poor rusty

oil leak

underside of car rusty

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jun 2012 179,081 miles

disc poor

exhurst rusty

oil leak

play in wheels

suspension worn /week

Pass 16 Jun 2011 168,667 miles

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen

front tyres on limit

hand brake travel

head light pattern poor

pads on limit

rear pads wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jun 2011 168,661 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen

front tyres on limit

hand brake travel

head light pattern poor

pads on limit

rear pads wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 162,216 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 May 2010 162,215 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 May 2009 157,238 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 157,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 144,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 144,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 129,339 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 129,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 113,556 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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R793 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R793 XOF, 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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R793 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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