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S242 NNK

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,779 mi
Last recorded84,779 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 NNK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,779 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake dustshields missing

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,860 miles

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

brake dustshields corroded

brakes not tested

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,854 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake dustshields corroded

brakes not tested

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,702 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,487 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,166 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,014 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r backing plates corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,136 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,075 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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S242 NNK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S242 NNK, 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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S242 NNK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S242 NNK safe to buy?

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