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R963 HFG

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,420 mi
Last recorded148,420 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 HFG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 148,420 miles

coolant leak from radiator cap

Fail 7 Nov 2011 148,411 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

coolant leak from radiator cap

nearside rear hand brake effort low

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 134,773 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded towards the rear but not yet excessive

engine sump leaking oil

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has kerb damage not exposing the cords or ply

Fail 25 Sep 2009 134,773 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded towards the rear but not yet excessive

engine sump leaking oil

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has kerb damage not exposing the cords or ply

Pass 26 Aug 2008 127,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 100,770 miles

both front outer c.v gaitors badly perished

rear brake pads low

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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R963 HFG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R963 HFG, 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 R963 HFG registered?

R963 HFG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R963 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 HFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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