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R462 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 133,175 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 133,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 133,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 131,604 miles

leaking oil

Fail 18 Sep 2015 131,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,529 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 121,237 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 121,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 107,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,199 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2006 76,282 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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R462 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R462 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R462 XOF registered?

R462 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R462 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 XOF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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