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S127 ROT

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,378 mi
Last recorded117,378 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 ROT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,378 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2016 113,624 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,903 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on both sill panels not allowing inspection

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2015 110,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on both sill panels not allowing inspection

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil was low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil was low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,516 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,674 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 92,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,474 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 89,474 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2005 86,118 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm, rear brake pads 1/8", slight blow rear exhaust section

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 ROT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S127 ROT, 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 S127 ROT registered?

S127 ROT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S127 ROT shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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