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R286 XOF

1998 Rover 620

White Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,065 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,065 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,570 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,366 miles

slight plat in l.s.a bush

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,612 miles

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 3 Sep 2012 88,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 71,112 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,091 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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R286 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R286 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 R286 XOF registered?

R286 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R286 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 XOF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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