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R129 WLC

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,977 mi
Last recorded66,977 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WLC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,977 miles

Slight binding to both rear brakes.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight binding to both rear brakes.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,666 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,870 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 61,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,557 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,392 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,237 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,904 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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R129 WLC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R129 WLC, 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 R129 WLC registered?

R129 WLC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R129 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 WLC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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