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S242 OFV

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,584 mi
Last recorded126,584 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 OFV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 126,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 125,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 122,923 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 122,845 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 119,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 119,529 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2017 116,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,600 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 112,600 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 108,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 104,949 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 101,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 97,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 93,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 90,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,321 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 86,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 77,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 72,961 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 OFV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFV, 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 S242 OFV registered?

S242 OFV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S242 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 OFV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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