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R142 WLC

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,794 mi
Last recorded126,794 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 WLC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 126,794 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2008 123,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 119,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 116,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 114,486 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 114,486 miles

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

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

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

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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R142 WLC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R142 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R142 WLC registered?

R142 WLC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R142 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 WLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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