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S197 AWL

1999 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,897 mi
Last recorded28,897 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 AWL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 28,897 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 28,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 26,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,036 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 18,798 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 18,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 17,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly perished

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2018 16,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre badly perished

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,248 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 14,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 13,245 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
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S197 AWL is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 87,890 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 S197 AWL, 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 27 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 AWL registered?

S197 AWL is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S197 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 AWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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