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R996 XOF

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,196 mi
Last recorded111,196 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 XOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,196 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode and has a slight blow from centre section

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/Front tyre has a slice in the tread patern.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disacs slightly pitted.

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,196 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode and has a slight blow from centre section

O/S/Front tyre has a slice in the tread patern.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disacs slightly pitted.

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,340 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

All underbody pannels starting to corrode.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 89,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,703 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 75,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,824 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 68,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 61,874 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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R996 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R996 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 R996 XOF registered?

R996 XOF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R996 XOF safe to buy?

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