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S494 OFR

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 OFR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,307 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2018 143,307 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut area (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,113 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,379 miles

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

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

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

sills coverd with plastic

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,379 miles

sills coverd with plastic

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,439 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 97,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,050 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 88,607 miles

offside rear tyre split on the side

Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,837 miles

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,288 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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S494 OFR is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S494 OFR, 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 S494 OFR registered?

S494 OFR is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S494 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 OFR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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