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R688 XOC

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,518 mi
Last recorded38,518 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 XOC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 38,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,814 miles

o/s hand brake effort poor.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

hand brake req adjusting

slight brake drag n/s/f

Pass 20 May 2008 33,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,027 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 31,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 28,535 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R688 XOC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R688 XOC, 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 R688 XOC registered?

R688 XOC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R688 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 XOC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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