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R782 GBE

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,742 mi
Last recorded106,742 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 GBE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,742 miles

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

car overheated during test

front indicators fading

handbrake travel getting long

n/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2010 106,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front indicators fading

handbrake travel getting long

n/s/r light lense cracked

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

car overheated during test

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 87,440 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 87,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 78,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 78,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R782 GBE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R782 GBE, 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 R782 GBE registered?

R782 GBE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R782 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 GBE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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