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R143 EVF

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,159 mi
Last recorded49,159 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 EVF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,159 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 49,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 49,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,684 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R143 EVF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R143 EVF, 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 R143 EVF registered?

R143 EVF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R143 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 EVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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