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R252 TRD

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,736 mi
Last recorded96,736 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 TRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2010 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 96,736 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 95,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 92,679 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 92,679 miles

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

engine is leaking oil

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,203 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 77,386 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 77,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R252 TRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R252 TRD, 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 R252 TRD registered?

R252 TRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R252 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 TRD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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