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R707 LWV

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 LWV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,179 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,316 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

some metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,338 miles

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

high level brake light has 2 bulbs out

Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light has 2 bulbs out

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,453 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,687 miles

high level brake light could be better

Fail 4 May 2006 67,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop lamp poor

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front indicator faded

Pass 4 May 2006 67,505 miles

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

high level stop lamp poor

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front indicator faded

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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R707 LWV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green 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 R707 LWV, 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 R707 LWV registered?

R707 LWV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R707 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 LWV 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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