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S401 HTM

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 HTM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,440 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,444 miles

drivers window fault

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,444 miles

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

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

drivers window fault

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,815 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear anti rool bar link worn

passenger rear light lens cracked

srs light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear anti rool bar link worn

passenger rear light lens cracked

srs light on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,861 miles

Advise - offside + nearside front & rear shockabsorbers damp.

Advise - offside + nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Advise - power steering fluid pipe from pump to reservoir damp.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,630 miles

Advise - offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,681 miles

ADVISE - CENTER + REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE OUTER C/V GAITOR PERISHING.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 80,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE - CENTER + REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE OUTER C/V GAITOR PERISHING.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,173 miles

ADVISE - BOTH OUTER C/V GAITORS PERISHING.

ADVISE - CENTER + REAR EXHAUST VERY RUSTY.

ADVISE - CHECK FRONT BRAKES FOR WEAR.

ADVISE - RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,067 miles

ADVISE - BOTH OUTER C/V GAITORS PERISHING.

ADVISE - EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY IN PLACES.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT IMAGE WEAK.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED.

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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S401 HTM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S401 HTM, 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 S401 HTM registered?

S401 HTM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S401 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 HTM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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