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R928 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,695 mi
Last recorded72,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,695 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 70,156 miles

General underside corrosion

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 70,155 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,481 miles

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

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

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

advised gen corrosion underside rusty suspension parts

advised nsf shock weak

Pass 19 May 2023 67,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advised hub bearing has slight play osf

advised osf inner rack end

advised osf outer cv boot slight damage

advised parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 9 May 2022 67,116 miles

advised handbrake travel

advised osr nsr front rear pipes ends rusty

advised rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 67,116 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advised handbrake travel

advised osr nsr front rear pipes ends rusty

advised rear exhaust corroded

advised split pin missing nsf suspension arm

Pass 28 May 2021 66,362 miles

advised brake pipes been greased

advised some pipes under car hiden

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,112 miles

advised brake pipes been greased

advised brake pipes hiden unabel fully inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,892 miles

advised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 62,565 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 61,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,616 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,122 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,036 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,138 miles

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls stating to perish

rec tracking

Pass 8 May 2007 45,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,688 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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R928 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R928 XOF, 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 R928 XOF registered?

R928 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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