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R408 XOA

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 XOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 110,865 miles

perished cv boots week exust

Pass 12 Dec 2009 104,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 102,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 97,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 87,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 87,321 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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R408 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R408 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R408 XOA registered?

R408 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R408 XOA safe to buy?

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