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R825 MEB

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,342 mi
Last recorded84,342 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 MEB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 84,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Pipe going into Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,790 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 78,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler neck going into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 75,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,575 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 54,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 49,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,022 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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R825 MEB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R825 MEB, 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 R825 MEB registered?

R825 MEB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R825 MEB safe to buy?

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