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R771 LFL

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,271 mi
Last recorded119,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 LFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 119,271 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Radiator perished

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded and insecure

Rear brake discs badly out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,442 miles

O/S bottom ball joint gaitor torn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,442 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S bottom ball joint gaitor torn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 107,258 miles

Front pads wearing unevenly.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 107,258 miles

Front pads wearing unevenly.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 99,576 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 99,576 miles

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

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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R771 LFL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R771 LFL, 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 R771 LFL registered?

R771 LFL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R771 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 LFL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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