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R405 XOA

1998 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,385 mi
Last recorded103,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 XOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,647 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 98,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,013 miles

oil leaks engine and power steering resevoir area

Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,342 miles

n/s/r seat belt slow retraction

oil leaks

wipers smearing screen

Fail 28 Jan 2010 78,342 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt slow retraction

oil leaks

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,461 miles

fluctuation o/s/r foot brake

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,461 miles

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

fluctuation o/s/r foot brake

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,302 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front and rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,302 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front and rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2007 55,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 49,893 miles

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

engine oil leak

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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R405 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R405 XOA, 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 R405 XOA registered?

R405 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R405 XOA safe to buy?

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