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R809 UWG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,224 mi
Last recorded160,224 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 UWG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 160,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 149,511 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 149,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,622 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexy webbing splitting

o/s outer cv boot perishing

possible fluid leak from power steering container

Pass 21 Jul 2006 133,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 133,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R809 UWG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R809 UWG, 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 R809 UWG registered?

R809 UWG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R809 UWG safe to buy?

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