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S516 AEB

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 AEB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013
Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 57,805 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,883 miles

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

Nearside front wing mirror insecure

Plasatic oversills fitted a full inspection of the outer sills could not be carried out

Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside front wing mirror insecure

Plasatic oversills fitted a full inspection of the outer sills could not be carried out

Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,521 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2006 42,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,094 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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S516 AEB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 S516 AEB, 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

How do I check the history of S516 AEB?

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What year was S516 AEB registered?

S516 AEB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S516 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 AEB 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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