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S509 CTM

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 CTM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,921 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles? (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bet test limits just met

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,921 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles? (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bet test limits just met

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,620 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,804 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,266 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly deteriorated inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,360 miles

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,910 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 72,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 72,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 68,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 63,611 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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S509 CTM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S509 CTM, 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 S509 CTM registered?

S509 CTM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S509 CTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 CTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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