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R868 XOC

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 XOC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 68,752 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

hand brake high

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,340 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,548 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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R868 XOC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R868 XOC, 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 R868 XOC registered?

R868 XOC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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