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R101 MFL

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 MFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 125,528 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 117,164 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 112,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,577 miles

offside rear wheel has steel rim fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 91,171 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 86,301 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,417 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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R101 MFL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R101 MFL, 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 R101 MFL registered?

R101 MFL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R101 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 MFL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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