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R966 WOM

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 WOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 123,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 117,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 117,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 112,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED X2

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGES

REAR BOTH BRAKES BACK PLATES DETERIORATED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot has load assets

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2009 112,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED X2

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGES

REAR BOTH BRAKES BACK PLATES DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot has load assets

Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,083 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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R966 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R966 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 R966 WOM registered?

R966 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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