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S147 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,751 mi
Last recorded95,751 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,751 miles

Both front and rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,981 miles

Both front and rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,091 miles

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates have corrosion (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear silencer pipe has corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,689 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 91,046 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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust starting to rust

rear brake backing plates rusty

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

exhaust starting to rust

rear brake backing plates rusty

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,591 miles

both front upper ball joint boots perishing

brake backing plates corroding

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust mid-section and back box rusted/starting to corrode in various places

rear brake pipes rusted in various places

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,212 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

N/s/f & O/s/f upper ball joint boots perished

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear exhaust section rusted

Rear metal brake pipes rusted in places

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2019 90,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber worn

N/s/f & O/s/f upper ball joint boots perished

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Rear exhaust section rusted

Rear metal brake pipes rusted in places

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,951 miles

all rear anti roll bar bushes worn, perishing and have slight play

both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn and slight play

both rear back plates rusted/corroded

both rear inner sills rusted/starting to corrode

exhaust backbox rusted/staring to corrode

rear metal brake pipes rusted/staring to corrode in various places

slight engine oil leak

various suspension arm boots perishing on front and rear

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,594 miles

Both rear metal brake backing plates rusty / holed

Front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,985 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread at edges

Unable to inspect outer sills - plastic skirts fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,119 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,252 miles

Small chip in windscreen in zone a (has been repaired)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outer c.v. boot perished

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate cracked

offside rear brake caliper housing, slider holes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,733 miles

crack in windscreen in zone 'a'

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,582 miles

O/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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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S147 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S147 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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S147 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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