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R85 EDL

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,795 mi
Last recorded170,795 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 EDL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 170,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 157,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 157,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 152,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 146,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 138,836 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 138,836 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/sf headlamp glass chipped

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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R85 EDL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R85 EDL, 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 R85 EDL registered?

R85 EDL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R85 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 EDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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