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R258 LVE

1998 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,237 mi
Last recorded113,237 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 LVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,237 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 113,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 109,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 104,084 miles

Rear discs scored Parking brake low o/s o/s rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 95,446 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 95,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 84,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 76,497 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 66,285 miles

O/S rear parking brake below normal efficiency

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

Pass 13 May 2011 55,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Uneven wear on both front tyres Suspect incorrect tracking O/s rear parking brake below normal efficiency

Pass 21 May 2010 46,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,218 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 36,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 25,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,442 miles

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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R258 LVE is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R258 LVE, 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 R258 LVE registered?

R258 LVE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R258 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 LVE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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