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R986 CHL

1998 Rover 620

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,822 mi
Last recorded135,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 CHL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 135,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 119,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 113,043 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 107,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,523 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 101,523 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,806 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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R986 CHL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R986 CHL, 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 R986 CHL registered?

R986 CHL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R986 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 CHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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