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R397 LGB

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,576 mi
Last recorded125,576 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 LGB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 125,576 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 125,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 119,633 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 119,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 113,459 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 106,097 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

bulbs out on high level brake light

Pass 22 Sep 2006 101,348 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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R397 LGB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R397 LGB, 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 R397 LGB registered?

R397 LGB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R397 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 LGB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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