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R28 RGC

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,947 mi
Last recorded67,947 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 RGC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,947 miles

child seat fitted to o/s rear

damage to n/s wing

front number plate close to legal limit

o/s cv gaitor perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear pads low; o/s close to legal limit

temporary repair to obligatory mirror

Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear

damage to n/s wing

front number plate close to legal limit

o/s cv gaitor perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear pads low; o/s close to legal limit

temporary repair to obligatory mirror

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 53,760 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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R28 RGC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R28 RGC, 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 R28 RGC registered?

R28 RGC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R28 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 RGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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