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R145 YLH

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,409 mi
Last recorded55,409 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 YLH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,409 miles

front no plate blemmishing

underside off vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,959 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,538 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,115 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,539 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 40,830 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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R145 YLH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R145 YLH, 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 R145 YLH registered?

R145 YLH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R145 YLH safe to buy?

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