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R103 EOL

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,647 mi
Last recorded56,647 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 EOL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 56,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,597 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,012 miles

rear brakes out of balance 37%

Fail 14 Apr 2010 41,010 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes out of balance 36%

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,397 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake imbalance 38% & require attention

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,503 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance 48% & require attention

Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance 48% & require attention

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,452 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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R103 EOL 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 63.6%.

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 R103 EOL, 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

How do I check the history of R103 EOL?

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What year was R103 EOL registered?

R103 EOL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R103 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 EOL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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