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R826 BWW

1998 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 BWW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,583 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,696 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 124,272 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,057 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 116,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 105,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,549 miles

oil leak

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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R826 BWW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R826 BWW, 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 R826 BWW registered?

R826 BWW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R826 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 BWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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