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S501 TKU

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 TKU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,690 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroding on inside face

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,836 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,836 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,403 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 62,403 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,067 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 57,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,520 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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S501 TKU is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S501 TKU, 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 S501 TKU registered?

S501 TKU is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S501 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 TKU shows 12 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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