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R219 RFR

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,352 mi
Last recorded77,352 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 RFR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 77,352 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,712 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 72,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 71,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 71,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2013 70,938 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread,not exposing ply or cords

Pass 21 May 2012 70,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,933 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 70,933 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 65,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes blistering

Pass 28 May 2010 65,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes blistering

Pass 29 May 2009 59,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,928 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 48,313 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R219 RFR is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R219 RFR, 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 R219 RFR registered?

R219 RFR is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R219 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 RFR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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