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S167 SBJ

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 SBJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 112,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 112,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

gear stick linkage loose

Pass 19 Sep 2009 108,221 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 108,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 106,434 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 106,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 101,798 miles

both front wipers torn. both fronts and rear n/s wheels dented.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 98,177 miles

both rear wheels have damage to inner rims.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 94,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 94,974 miles

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

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

FRONT O/S WHEEL HAS DENT. REAR N/S WHEEL HAS DENT.

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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S167 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S167 SBJ, 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 S167 SBJ registered?

S167 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S167 SBJ safe to buy?

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