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R235 MVL

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,511 mi
Last recorded89,511 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 MVL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,511 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,766 miles

slight judder from front brakes

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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R235 MVL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R235 MVL, 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

How do I check the history of R235 MVL?

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What year was R235 MVL registered?

R235 MVL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R235 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 MVL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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