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R207 SLA

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 SLA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,960 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,915 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,788 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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R207 SLA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R207 SLA, 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 R207 SLA registered?

R207 SLA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R207 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 SLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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