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R93 GFG

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 GFG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 139,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 133,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt &Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,705 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 120,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 113,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,033 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,033 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,912 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,506 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 84,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 70,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,879 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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R93 GFG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R93 GFG, 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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R93 GFG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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