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S294 CPA

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 CPA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 116,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

all brake hoses cracking

both front bottom ball joint boots damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

front brake discs corroded

front pads look low

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads look low

srs light on

water leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,100 miles

All 4 sets of brake pads thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corrosion to faces

brake pedal has slightly spongy feel

Fail 25 Jan 2011 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All 4 sets of brake pads thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs corrosion to faces

brake pedal has slightly spongy feel

Pass 5 Feb 2010 106,229 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 106,229 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,708 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,708 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,210 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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S294 CPA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S294 CPA, 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 S294 CPA registered?

S294 CPA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S294 CPA safe to buy?

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