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S347 GRP

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

256,966 mi
Last recorded256,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 GRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2016 256,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

OIL LEAK

OVERALL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

SPARE WHEEL FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 30 Jan 2015 240,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all vehicle suspension components worn

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2015 240,041 miles

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

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

all vehicle suspension components worn

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2014 223,253 miles

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres worn on edges pressures wear low

vehicle in very poor condition

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2014 223,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres worn on edges pressures wear low

vehicle in very poor condition

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2013 207,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2013 207,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light inoperative

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2012 197,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 26 Jan 2012 197,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 24 Jan 2011 183,668 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 166,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 151,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 151,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 135,610 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 134,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 134,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 133,267 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 133,256 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside & offside tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

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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S347 GRP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S347 GRP, 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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S347 GRP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S347 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S347 GRP shows 18 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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