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R92 SMO

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 SMO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,442 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,989 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 108,751 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,514 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v gaiter split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

wiperblades

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,974 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,679 miles

Backbox has minor leak of gases.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pipes greased.

Rear flexi's - ferrules slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Backbox has minor leak of gases.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pipes greased.

Rear flexi's - ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,145 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,165 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 54,334 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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R92 SMO is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R92 SMO, 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 R92 SMO registered?

R92 SMO is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R92 SMO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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