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S311 VNG

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 VNG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 123,549 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 112,737 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 112,737 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 107,764 miles

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 27 Oct 2006 107,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 19 Oct 2006 107,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 103,102 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 103,102 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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S311 VNG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S311 VNG, 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 S311 VNG registered?

S311 VNG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S311 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S311 VNG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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