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R853 DCX

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 DCX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,060 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,680 miles

engine rad in poor condt

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,679 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine rad in poor condt

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,380 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine rad in poor condt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,379 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine rad in poor condt

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,232 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,218 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp incomplete

nsf tyre inner edge low

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,637 miles

os/ns rear tyres edge low

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,456 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 74,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,274 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,996 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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R853 DCX is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R853 DCX, 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 R853 DCX registered?

R853 DCX is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R853 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 DCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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