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R779 LFL

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,831 mi
Last recorded112,831 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 LFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 112,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,831 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,033 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 102,811 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2008 98,317 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 98,317 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 93,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,962 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 91,962 miles

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

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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R779 LFL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R779 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 R779 LFL registered?

R779 LFL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R779 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 LFL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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