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R759 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,027 mi
Last recorded139,027 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 139,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 129,169 miles

chip on screen yust on limit

Fail 22 Jan 2008 129,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 113,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 113,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 99,257 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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R759 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R759 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 R759 XOF registered?

R759 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R759 XOF safe to buy?

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