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R170 UVP

1998 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 UVP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,607 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 76,320 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 68,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 68,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R170 UVP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R170 UVP, 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

How do I check the history of R170 UVP?

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What year was R170 UVP registered?

R170 UVP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R170 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 UVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R170 UVP have outstanding finance?

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