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R817 MTD

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,837 mi
Last recorded129,837 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 MTD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,837 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 inner chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,503 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 128,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 128,468 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 128,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,596 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 120,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 108,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 95,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,848 miles

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

plastic covers on outer sills not enabling for full corrosion check

Fail 5 May 2014 35,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic covers on outer sills not enabling for full corrosion check

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,068 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box leaking/corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,051 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,188 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,546 miles

Centre brake light has one l.e.d. out.

O/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge (tracking)

Slight leak from center silencer.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R817 MTD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R817 MTD, 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 R817 MTD registered?

R817 MTD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R817 MTD safe to buy?

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