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S278 AOK

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 AOK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 105,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,298 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,505 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,503 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,726 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,053 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,252 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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S278 AOK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S278 AOK, 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 S278 AOK registered?

S278 AOK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S278 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 AOK shows 15 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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