MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
due 2 over under seal full inspection could not be carried out
general under body rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear up flaxi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flaxi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear up to flaxi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flaxi (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
general under body rust
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR TO THE FLEXI PIPES X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
STEERING LOCK HAS BEEN REMOVED ONLY A TESTABLE ITEM FROM 1/9/2001 ONWARD
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded oil cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
ignition barrel has been removed
parking brake efficancy only just met the minimum standard brake calipers required near future
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded oil cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
ignition barrel has been removed
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler to tank ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ignition barrel removed
underbody corrosion
N/S/R, O/S/R And O/S/F Tyres perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
N/S/R, O/S/R And O/S/F Tyres perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S mirror casing damaged
Radiator corroded
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S mirror casing damaged
O/S rear door stiff
Radiator corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number pate cracked
front number pate cracked
o/s door mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
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R257 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 R257 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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R257 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 March 1998.
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