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S148 BNU

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 BNU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,721 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,918 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 85,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 185,314 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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S148 BNU 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 87.5%.

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 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 S148 BNU, 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 S148 BNU registered?

S148 BNU is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S148 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 BNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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