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R880 XOC

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 XOC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 126,989 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 126,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 122,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 121,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,033 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 119,987 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 111,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,374 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,248 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,749 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

Parking brake slightly lazy.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,749 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake slightly lazy.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,139 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,587 miles

Front tyres wearing low and worn inner edges.

Long parking brake travel.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 81,587 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low and worn inner edges.

Long parking brake travel.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,848 miles

As per test number 293190627276

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 7,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,850 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 68,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 61,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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R880 XOC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R880 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 R880 XOC registered?

R880 XOC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R880 XOC safe to buy?

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