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R321 MPB

1998 Rover 620

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,126 mi
Last recorded154,126 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 MPB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 145,548 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

Fail 16 Apr 2008 145,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2007 136,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 127,358 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R321 MPB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R321 MPB, 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 R321 MPB registered?

R321 MPB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R321 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 MPB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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