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R305 CHL

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,061 mi
Last recorded214,061 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 CHL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 214,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 199,028 miles

Advise------Failed LPG emission test (tested on petrol)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 181,569 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 181,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Advise------- Excess travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 170,727 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 170,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R305 CHL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,977cc 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 R305 CHL, 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

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What year was R305 CHL registered?

R305 CHL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R305 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 CHL 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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