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S51 MBL

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,788 mi
Last recorded53,788 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 MBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,761 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,120 miles

damage on front number plate.slight leak both rear shock absorbers.o/s/f tyre on limit. cut on outer wall n/s/s tyre.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 3,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S51 MBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S51 MBL, 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 S51 MBL registered?

S51 MBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S51 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 MBL shows 6 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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