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R914 KBV

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 KBV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 99,943 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 99,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Child safety seat in rear of car but not secured by adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 95,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 89,859 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)

Scratches on front screen in a and b zone but not effecting view through screen.

Fail 18 May 2009 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Scratches on front screen in a and b zone but not effecting view through screen.

Pass 22 May 2008 84,217 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 84,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine in need of topping up with correct grade of oil

Engine oil filter leaking (in respect of needing new filter as well as topping up may be as well to have oil and filter replaced)

Pass 23 May 2007 78,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Will require new wiper blades in near future ok at time of test but just starting to split.

Pass 25 May 2006 70,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 63,368 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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R914 KBV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R914 KBV, 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 R914 KBV registered?

R914 KBV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R914 KBV safe to buy?

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