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S288 LDG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,001 mi
Last recorded137,001 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 LDG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 137,001 miles

front number plate is cracked

handbrake is need of adjustment

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link is worn slightly

nearside rear brake is binding on

rear handbrake mechanism is sticking

Pass 14 Nov 2008 133,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 133,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 126,824 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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S288 LDG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S288 LDG, 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

How do I check the history of S288 LDG?

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What year was S288 LDG registered?

S288 LDG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S288 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 LDG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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