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R98 ODG

1998 Rover 620

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,580 mi
Last recorded167,580 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 ODG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 167,580 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 167,580 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2011 165,867 miles

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

nearisde rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2011 165,867 miles

nearisde rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2010 163,067 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 160,801 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2008 157,534 miles

Battery insecure

oil leak from engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2008 157,453 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

oil leak from engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2007 154,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,894 miles

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

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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R98 ODG is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R98 ODG, 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 R98 ODG registered?

R98 ODG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R98 ODG safe to buy?

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