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S235 RPW

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,594 mi
Last recorded56,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 RPW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,594 miles

O/S AND N/S BODY HAS SLIGHT RUST

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,886 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,704 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,542 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 47,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2007 42,724 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 42,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light remains on

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,035 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

parking brake travel high

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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S235 RPW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S235 RPW, 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

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What year was S235 RPW registered?

S235 RPW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S235 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 RPW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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