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S158 GDV

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 GDV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,488 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 95,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,705 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,704 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,124 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,280 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,119 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,414 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front and rear brake pads appear worn.Advise wheel removal for further inspection.

front tyres worn on edges.

noise from front and rear brakes.

travel in handbrake lever.

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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S158 GDV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 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 S158 GDV, 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 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S158 GDV registered?

S158 GDV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S158 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 GDV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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