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R801 WOM

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 WOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

S R S warning light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear discs badly rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 99,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 86,512 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,853 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,982 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 57,906 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2006 54,223 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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R801 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R801 WOM, 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 R801 WOM registered?

R801 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R801 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 WOM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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