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R203 XOA

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 XOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,498 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,498 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,123 miles

offside front brake is binding very slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,807 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,807 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both nearside tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 83,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,339 miles

n/side front tyre on limit on outer tread edge

Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/side front tyre on limit on outer tread edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,001 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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R203 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R203 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R203 XOA registered?

R203 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R203 XOA safe to buy?

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