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R938 WOM

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,367 mi
Last recorded59,367 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 WOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,367 miles

All top arm ball joint gaitors perishing

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Catalyst corroding

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear disc back plates corroding

Under-side rusting,heavy in places

Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All top arm ball joint gaitors perishing

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Catalyst corroding

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear disc back plates corroding

Under-side rusting,heavy in places

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear disc back plates part corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface rust rear of underside

Underside suspension & fittings rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,049 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear disc back plates corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,027 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

small cracks in tyres

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small crtacks in rear tyres

Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small crtacks in rear tyres

two bulbs out in H L B Lamp

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,138 miles

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

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

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

all four backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front plate poor

two bulbs out on h/l/b/l/

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,346 miles

wiper linkage worn n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,654 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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R938 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R938 WOM, 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 R938 WOM registered?

R938 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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