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S147 DRP

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,879 mi
Last recorded144,879 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 DRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 144,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 134,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 126,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in window screen

N/s/f brake is binding abit

Slight blow from down pipe

Fail 30 Nov 2009 126,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in window screen

N/s/f brake is binding abit

Slight blow from down pipe

Tracking is out causing wear on both front tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 113,519 miles

offside rear door hard to open

Pass 24 Jan 2007 102,456 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 102,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 91,911 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate chipped

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 DRP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DRP, 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

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What year was S147 DRP registered?

S147 DRP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S147 DRP safe to buy?

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