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S279 AJE

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 AJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,495 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,391 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 96,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 93,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 93,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 188,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 188,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,304 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 84,293 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,398 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 61,748 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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S279 AJE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S279 AJE, 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 S279 AJE registered?

S279 AJE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S279 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 AJE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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