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S488 CBW

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,274 mi
Last recorded111,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 CBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,274 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,274 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,177 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread worn slighty out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

near side rear tyre tread worn slighty out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre slighty worn odd

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,847 miles

offside park brake not locking wheel during roller brake test

Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,661 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside park brake not locking wheel during roller brake test

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,770 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,770 miles

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

long travel park brake lever

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,963 miles

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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S488 CBW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S488 CBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S488 CBW registered?

S488 CBW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S488 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 CBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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