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R281 XOA

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 XOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

coverd inmud advise 4 tyers

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,829 miles

coverd inmud advise 4 tyers

Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,561 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 84,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,184 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 78,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

SCREEN WASHERS POOR

Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,712 miles

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

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

ns headlamp will not adjust

Fail 21 Feb 2007 71,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ns headlamp aim will not adjust

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 64,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R281 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R281 XOA, 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

How do I check the history of R281 XOA?

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What year was R281 XOA registered?

R281 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R281 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 XOA shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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