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R959 FCL

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,261 mi
Last recorded105,261 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FCL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,436 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,741 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,966 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,284 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,690 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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R959 FCL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R959 FCL, 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 R959 FCL registered?

R959 FCL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R959 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 FCL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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