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R26 PEL

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,071 mi
Last recorded118,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 PEL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,071 miles

o/s/r h/brake low effort

Pass 10 Jan 2015 112,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 112,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,654 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,186 miles

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

O/S/R AND O/S/F SHOCK LOOKS ABIT DAMP

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2012 102,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 102,767 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,054 miles

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

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

heat shield loose on exhaust pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2010 95,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 91,653 miles

handbrake comes up high

Pass 26 Jan 2008 88,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,775 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 85,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,082 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 83,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake comes up high

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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R26 PEL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R26 PEL, 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 R26 PEL registered?

R26 PEL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R26 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 PEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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