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R156 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,750 miles

front brake pipes corodded

n/s/f lower ball joint split pin broken

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corodded

n/s/f lower ball joint split pin broken

Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,348 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 82,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,498 miles

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

front number plate cracked

right hand handbrake performance low

right hand rear lens cracked

section of centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,161 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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R156 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R156 XOF, 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 R156 XOF registered?

R156 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R156 XOF safe to buy?

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