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S494 DUP

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 DUP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,171 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 21 Jul 2006 88,171 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

beam pattern poor n/s/

brake fluid low

centre exhaust cracked

front number plate

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s headlamp cracked & holed plastic stuck over

no kick up n/s

noise in cambelt region

rear pads low on n/s/r

rear roll bar condition

rear shocker mounting corrosion

rear shockers damp

slight brake bind front & rear

slight play roll bar mountings

srs lamp on

steering rack damp

washers & wipers poor

white/blue smoke clearing after few minuets

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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S494 DUP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S494 DUP, 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 S494 DUP registered?

S494 DUP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S494 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 DUP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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