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R818 BSG

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 BSG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 99,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clutch slipping.

rear suspension bushes deteriated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 93,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear suspension bushes deteriating.

deteriation under car.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 93,343 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear suspension bushes deteriating.

deteriation under car.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 83,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 73,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel near limit.

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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R818 BSG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R818 BSG, 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 R818 BSG registered?

R818 BSG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R818 BSG safe to buy?

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