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S127 LRF

1998 Rover 620

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,701 mi
Last recorded146,701 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 LRF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 146,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 139,901 miles

All 4 shock absorbers starting to leak

Chip in zone 'A' of windscreen on very outer limit of size allowed. Screen requires changing

Handbrake performance low

N/S and O/S outer CV boots perished

Fail 27 Mar 2007 139,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

All 4 shock absorbers starting to leak

Chip in zone 'A' of windscreen on very outer limit of size allowed. Screen requires changing

N/S and O/S outer CV boots perished

Rear brake performance low

Pass 11 Apr 2006 126,212 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm & slightly mishaped

parking brake performance just passed

Fail 5 Apr 2006 126,183 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm & slightly mishaped

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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S127 LRF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S127 LRF, 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 S127 LRF registered?

S127 LRF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S127 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 LRF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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