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R67 TAO

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,403 mi
Last recorded133,403 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 TAO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 133,403 miles

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

drivers seat worn loose

offside c,v boot greasy

offside head light cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2010 127,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 127,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 116,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

srs light on

Fail 27 Oct 2009 116,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

srs light on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 10,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 100,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,523 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 92,523 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R67 TAO is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R67 TAO, 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 R67 TAO registered?

R67 TAO is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R67 TAO safe to buy?

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