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R361 MFL

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,147 mi
Last recorded68,147 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 MFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,946 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,329 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroded

cv boots perished

exhaust rear join badly corroded and blow

front brake hoses corroded

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded covered

fuel tank corroded

ns headlamp image

nsf brake pipe corroded / play osf steering

nsf tyre close to limit / rear tyres treads perished nsr pressure low 1956515

power steering pipe badly corroded

radiator badly deteriorated / sump corroded

rear brake noise

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,821 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,821 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BADLY CORRODED COVERED

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedal travel / rubbing front brakes

dents scraches

exhaust slight blow at rear join & rear fouling shield

front brake hoses corroded

fuel tank & straps corroded

nsf tyre close to limit / osf v rated 1956515H

pas pipe badly corroded

play steering rack

radiator badly deteriorated & ac cooler deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,160 miles

both front brake flexie hoses starting to deterorate

front discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,160 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front brake flexie hoses starting to deterorate

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,151 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 61,573 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 61,569 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 59,587 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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R361 MFL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R361 MFL, 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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R361 MFL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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