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R817 MFP

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,874 mi
Last recorded103,874 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 MFP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 103,874 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 16%

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 May 2010 103,874 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

OIL LEAK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 100,465 miles

FRONT TYRES FLAT

OIL LEAK

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,201 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,287 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 195/65/15H

Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 195/65/15H

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL

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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R817 MFP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R817 MFP, 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 R817 MFP registered?

R817 MFP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R817 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 MFP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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