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S149 NEC

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 NEC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,271 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 79,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around fuel filler pipe by fuel tank

Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,231 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around fuel filler pipe by fuel tank

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,832 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 75,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,203 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 74,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 66,700 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 49,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 49,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S149 NEC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S149 NEC, 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 S149 NEC registered?

S149 NEC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S149 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S149 NEC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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