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S285 VNG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 VNG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 126,152 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

general surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 1 May 2019 126,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front floor corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

general surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 8 May 2018 121,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 117,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 115,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

we advise the front brake discs are replaced A.S.A.P

Fail 9 May 2016 115,009 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 111,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 108,675 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 105,246 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre nearing limit

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Fail 13 May 2013 105,246 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre nearing limit

parking brake effort poor

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 8 May 2012 102,638 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit

slight oil leak from engine area

slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Fail 8 May 2012 102,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre nearing limit

slight oil leak from engine area

slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Pass 4 May 2011 100,344 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 100,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

centre rear exhaust system corroded (slight leak).

centre stoplight showing signs of wear

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

parking brake effort poor

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,606 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 97,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 94,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear pads getting low

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,449 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the edges (nearing limit).

nearside washer jet poor

parking brake poor

Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,077 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 80,962 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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S285 VNG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S285 VNG, 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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S285 VNG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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