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R519 MEB

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 MEB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 88,606 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 88,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,146 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,073 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,965 miles

Brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Front and rear shock absorbers damp

Front tyres perished

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2018 64,961 miles

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

Brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Front and rear shock absorbers damp

Front tyres perished

Low reserve on parking brake lever

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,667 miles

park lever high

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,570 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED AND SURACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES. VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 May 2014 59,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED AND SURACE CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES. VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,108 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 56,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,533 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 49,428 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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R519 MEB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R519 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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What year was R519 MEB registered?

R519 MEB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R519 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 MEB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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