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S346 AWT

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 AWT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,689 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light is on

both front tyres worn thin at edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,689 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light is on

both front tyres worn thin at edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 93,938 miles

n/side front brake recording brake judder on roller brake tester.

o/side front indicator fading to white.

power steering fluid reservoir low.

small chip to the o/side front windscreen.

Fail 17 May 2011 93,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side front brake recording brake judder on roller brake tester.

o/side front indicator fading to white.

power steering fluid reservoir low.

small chip to the o/side front windscreen.

Pass 14 May 2010 84,165 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck corroding

nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint leaking grease

offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor split

unable to carry out correct check of rear seatbelts and buckles due to seat cover fitted

Fail 13 May 2010 84,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck corroding

nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint leaking grease

offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor split

unable to carry out correct check of rear seatbelts and buckles due to seat cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,515 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 75,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 69,078 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise chip in windscreen not more than 10mm

advise wear on n/s/r tyre on inner edge

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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S346 AWT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S346 AWT, 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 S346 AWT registered?

S346 AWT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S346 AWT safe to buy?

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