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S112 UBL

1998 Rover 620

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,219 mi
Last recorded110,219 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 UBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 110,219 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 109,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 109,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,426 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s rear (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,366 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic over sills

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,564 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 102,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 94,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside fron wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,108 miles

all tyres wearing on shoulders

exhaust has heavy corrosion in several places

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres wearing on shoulders

exhaust has heavy corrosion in several places

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,282 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,920 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,279 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,483 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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S112 UBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S112 UBL, 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 S112 UBL registered?

S112 UBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S112 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 UBL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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