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R871 YLA

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,317 mi
Last recorded114,317 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 YLA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,317 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 114,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2010 111,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 108,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 104,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,392 miles

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

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

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

osr light cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 92,134 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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R871 YLA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R871 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.

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What year was R871 YLA registered?

R871 YLA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R871 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 YLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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