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R78 MFL

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,909 mi
Last recorded120,909 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 MFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,909 miles

front shockers slightly worn reducing the damping effect too a minimum standard

handbrake close too no reserve travel

nearside front cv gaitor deteriorating

offside front tyre worn too minimum

offside rear tyre worn too minimum

rear number plate starting too dilaminate

slight leak rear exhaust silencer joint

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 106,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,949 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,791 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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R78 MFL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R78 MFL, 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 R78 MFL registered?

R78 MFL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R78 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 MFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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