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S215 SBJ

1998 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,804 mi
Last recorded140,804 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 SBJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 140,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,913 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 130,781 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 119,511 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 109,422 miles

OIL,WATER & POWER STEERIN G LEVELS LOW. O/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING. N/S/R TYRE WORN.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 109,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

OIL,WATER,BRAKE FLUID,POWER STEERING LEVELS LOW.O/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING.N/S/R TYRE WORN

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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S215 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S215 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 S215 SBJ registered?

S215 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S215 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 SBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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