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R209 FAV

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,465 mi
Last recorded103,465 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 FAV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 103,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,465 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 89,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,057 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,416 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 74,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 63,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 62,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2005 54,610 miles

Nearside 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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R209 FAV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R209 FAV, 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 R209 FAV registered?

R209 FAV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R209 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 FAV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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