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R970 OEP

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 OEP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,545 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,259 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,814 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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R970 OEP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R970 OEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R970 OEP registered?

R970 OEP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R970 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 OEP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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