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S288 MST

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 MST
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured but still legible at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,975 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured but still legible at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,578 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,578 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 66,566 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 6,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MST is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S288 MST, 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 S288 MST registered?

S288 MST is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S288 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 MST shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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