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S197 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 76,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 95,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,659 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 71,327 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 71,080 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,536 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 62,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,174 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 57,004 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,944 miles

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 16 Aug 2005 25,741 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 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S197 SRD, 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 S197 SRD?

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What year was S197 SRD registered?

S197 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S197 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 SRD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S197 SRD have outstanding finance?

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