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R174 XOA

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 XOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,536 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 90,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,307 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,307 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Feb 2008 83,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Feb 2007 82,149 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,055 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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R174 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold 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 R174 XOA, 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 R174 XOA registered?

R174 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R174 XOA safe to buy?

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