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S264 DNJ

1998 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,512 mi
Last recorded158,512 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 DNJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 158,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 156,828 miles

Body has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 155,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 155,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower body sill, very close to inner trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All exhaust rubber mountings are starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 153,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass slighty damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 152,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mountings deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 151,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genral corrosion in body

Pass 10 Aug 2017 144,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 144,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,951 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 140,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,580 miles

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

osr wheel slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2013 126,143 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 121,352 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 117,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 117,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 114,145 miles

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts

stone chip in front o/s head light

Fail 28 Jul 2009 108,426 miles

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

slight stonechip in o/s head lamp glass

Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,426 miles

slight stonechip in o/s head lamp glass

Pass 5 Aug 2008 104,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 99,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 95,080 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S264 DNJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S264 DNJ, 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 S264 DNJ registered?

S264 DNJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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