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S162 BWK

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,787 mi
Last recorded102,787 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 BWK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,787 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 102,787 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 96,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres on 3mm and o/s/f worn on inside

rear brake discs rusty

small fray on n/s/r seat belt

travel on park brake

Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,256 miles

brake pipes need greasing

heat shield loose on exhaust

rear brake discs rusted on in side

small oil leak on rocker cover

Pass 17 Nov 2006 77,632 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 77,632 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,614 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 63,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S162 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S162 BWK registered?

S162 BWK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S162 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 BWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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