CarVerify

Free Car Check

S165 SBL

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,466 mi
Last recorded47,466 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 SBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 47,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,636 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,367 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 46,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Service brake performance ONLY 57% just above the MOT minimum requirement of 50%.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 46,081 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,206 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 45,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,502 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,235 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,518 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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S165 SBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S165 SBL, 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

How do I check the history of S165 SBL?

You can check the full history of S165 SBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S165 SBL registered?

S165 SBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S165 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 SBL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S165 SBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S165 SBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.