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R827 YLA

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,457 mi
Last recorded113,457 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 YLA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 105,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,263 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 73,199 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,888 miles

OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

WATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Fail 6 Feb 2007 63,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

WATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,516 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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R827 YLA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R827 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R827 YLA registered?

R827 YLA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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