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R843 VBW

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,521 mi
Last recorded140,521 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 VBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 140,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 140,519 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 130,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 123,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 111,415 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 111,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 87,286 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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R843 VBW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R843 VBW, 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

How do I check the history of R843 VBW?

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What year was R843 VBW registered?

R843 VBW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R843 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 VBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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