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S204 RVG

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 RVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 122,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 108,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 107,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S204 RVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S204 RVG, 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 S204 RVG?

You can check the full history of S204 RVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S204 RVG registered?

S204 RVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S204 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 RVG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S204 RVG have outstanding finance?

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