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R508 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 114,534 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 114,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,901 miles

advis estrong parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required parking brake efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

multi fit non standard alloy wheels fitted (very poor fitting)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

multi fit non standard alloy wheels fitted (very poor fitting)

Pass 10 May 2011 107,740 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 107,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,135 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 100,322 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 100,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,406 miles

exhaust flexi detiorated and weak

handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair

longitudinal metal brake pipe corroded

outer cv gaitors perrished and splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,979 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 79,979 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust flexi detiorated

nearside and offside front shock absorbers damp

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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R508 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R508 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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What year was R508 XOF registered?

R508 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R508 XOF safe to buy?

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