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S336 OVP

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 OVP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 137,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 128,424 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 128,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 128,315 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 111,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 111,320 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2006 107,362 miles

rear brakes binding slighly

Fail 28 Apr 2006 127,362 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low on inside pads

rear brake's binding slightly

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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S336 OVP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S336 OVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S336 OVP registered?

S336 OVP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S336 OVP safe to buy?

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