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R425 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 73,510 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front & Back (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,359 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,740 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit in places.

Travel on handbrake lever.

suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,149 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,122 miles

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

o/s/f tyre preished

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre preished

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,648 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,825 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R425 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R425 XOF, 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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R425 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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