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R253 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,168 mi
Last recorded108,168 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid dirty

front brake pads worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2009 108,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid dirty

front brake pads worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2008 101,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 97,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 97,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 88,564 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 88,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R253 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R253 XOF, 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 R253 XOF registered?

R253 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R253 XOF safe to buy?

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