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R497 BRW

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 BRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,504 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,638 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,994 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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R497 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R497 BRW, 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

How do I check the history of R497 BRW?

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What year was R497 BRW registered?

R497 BRW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R497 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 BRW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R497 BRW have outstanding finance?

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