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S359 FTA

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,157 mi
Last recorded61,157 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 FTA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,157 miles

Oil leak

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

airbag light illuminated

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut-not showing chords

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,144 miles

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,485 miles

\\\\ front disc pada look low\\\\\\

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,407 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 44,407 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 40,142 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre bold inside edge bulbs out oncentre brake light front/disc pads low

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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S359 FTA is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S359 FTA, 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 29 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 S359 FTA registered?

S359 FTA is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is S359 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S359 FTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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