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S120 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 128,365 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges, nsr low on outer edge

damage to bodywork

oil residue at pas hoses

osf tyre worn on inner edge

play at both sides steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2010 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

battery light glows faintly

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 6 Nov 2010 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

battery light glows faintly

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 10 Feb 2010 115,789 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2010 115,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general surface corrosion to front exhaust system

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension compnent(s) slightly corroded

offside front door slightly damaged

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear suspension compnent(s) slightly corroded

trim fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel and braking systems

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 103,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 103,201 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 87,062 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 87,058 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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S120 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S120 BWK, 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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S120 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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