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S199 MNK

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,433 mi
Last recorded149,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 MNK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 149,433 miles

ENG MIL ON

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 149,432 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ENG MIL ON

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 135,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 126,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 126,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 118,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 108,575 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S199 MNK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S199 MNK, 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 S199 MNK registered?

S199 MNK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S199 MNK safe to buy?

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