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R503 MEB

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 MEB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 93,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,086 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,102 miles

N/S/F tyre has perished side wall

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Drivers washer has blocked nozzel

N/S/F tyre has perished side wall

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer /forward rubber mount badly perished

Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low effofrt to offside rear parking brake

rear silencer /forward rubber mount badly perished

very low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,879 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,879 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

High Level Brake Light Inop

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,829 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

front number plate is cracked but readable and secure

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,052 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp chipped

3x centre stop lights not working

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,459 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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R503 MEB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R503 MEB, 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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R503 MEB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R503 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 MEB shows 15 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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