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S129 BPG

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,006 mi
Last recorded114,006 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 BPG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,719 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,714 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,381 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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S129 BPG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S129 BPG, 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 S129 BPG registered?

S129 BPG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S129 BPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 BPG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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