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R31 PER

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,552 mi
Last recorded82,552 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PER
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 82,552 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 78,647 miles

Both sides front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 78,641 miles

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

Both sides front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 74,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,214 miles

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

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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R31 PER is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R31 PER, 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 R31 PER?

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What year was R31 PER registered?

R31 PER is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R31 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 PER shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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