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S244 FKN

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,630 mi
Last recorded101,630 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 FKN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 101,630 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,936 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked but not through to the cords.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,103 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 91,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 66,261 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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S244 FKN is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S244 FKN, 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 S244 FKN registered?

S244 FKN is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S244 FKN safe to buy?

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