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S337 EOK

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

185,182 mi
Last recorded185,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 EOK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 185,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 185,177 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mounting body and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 179,479 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 179,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 175,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 175,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 172,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 172,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 169,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 169,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 164,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 164,097 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,624 miles

just met parking efficiency

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 159,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

just met parking efficiency

Pass 22 Aug 2015 155,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,531 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 147,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 144,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 141,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 138,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 128,982 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 128,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,768 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 117,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 105,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,623 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 85,623 miles

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

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

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

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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S337 EOK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S337 EOK, 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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S337 EOK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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