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S124 BCE

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 BCE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,840 miles

Battery insecure

centre brake lamp not fully working

Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,780 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre brake lamp not fully working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,743 miles

rear brake lamp switch was sticking advise replace soon

Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,743 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake lamp switch was sticking advise replace soon

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,520 miles

Battery insecure

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

both number plates slightly detiorated

nearside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,101 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,548 miles

Offside 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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S124 BCE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S124 BCE, 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

How do I check the history of S124 BCE?

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What year was S124 BCE registered?

S124 BCE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S124 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S124 BCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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