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S229 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,395 mi
Last recorded115,395 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2013 115,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,265 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 94,538 miles

1x hight level stop light bulb not working

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

1x hight level stop light bulb not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,676 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,369 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 61,715 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 61,572 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 56,418 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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S229 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S229 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.

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What year was S229 SRD registered?

S229 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S229 SRD safe to buy?

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