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R901 XOA

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,911 mi
Last recorded184,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 XOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 184,911 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished

oil leaks around engine area.

scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 184,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished

oil leaks around engine area.

scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 174,922 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 174,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 164,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 164,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 153,926 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 153,926 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 138,651 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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R901 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R901 XOA, 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 R901 XOA registered?

R901 XOA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R901 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 XOA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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