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R297 LCE

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,778 mi
Last recorded75,778 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 LCE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,873 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,663 miles

Tow bar is damaged but unable to be used

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,395 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 47,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,578 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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R297 LCE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R297 LCE, 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 R297 LCE registered?

R297 LCE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R297 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 LCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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