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R958 FPW

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,142 mi
Last recorded240,142 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 FPW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 240,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 227,612 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 216,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 207,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 200,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 200,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 200,550 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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R958 FPW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R958 FPW, 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 R958 FPW registered?

R958 FPW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R958 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 FPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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