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S302 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 72,987 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pipes n/s/f going to rear rusting

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes rusting

n/s/r tyre speed rating different to others

small oil leak rear of engine

Fail 7 Nov 2008 72,729 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pipes n/s/f going to rear rusting

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes rusting

n/s/r tyre speed rating different to others

small oil leak rear of engine

travel on park brake lever

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,528 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,531 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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S302 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S302 KBL, 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 S302 KBL registered?

S302 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S302 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 KBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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