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S303 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,101 mi
Last recorded130,101 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,101 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HEADLAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN (MANAGED TO GET HEADLAMP AIM IN CORRECT POSITION AT TIME OF R/T, AND NO SIGHNS OF IT MOVEING..

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2011 130,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2010 120,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 120,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,763 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 109,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both no plates poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2008 108,326 miles

sreen stone chipped

wear front disc

Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,844 miles

cv boots cracking

front plate damaged

front tyres low edges

long travel h/brake

wear front disc

Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,803 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 84,803 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S303 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S303 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 S303 KBL registered?

S303 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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