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R391 PRB

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,171 mi
Last recorded63,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 PRB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,242 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 61,241 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,165 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,117 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,117 miles

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

rear exhaust box leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,591 miles

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

front wheels binding // hand brake travel just within limits

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 47,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R391 PRB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R391 PRB, 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 R391 PRB registered?

R391 PRB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R391 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 PRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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