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S523 UHJ

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 UHJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 106,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,713 miles

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

back exhaust box weak with corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,395 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 103,392 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R tyre is worn on outside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,902 miles

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED AT SEAM

Fail 14 Jul 2008 99,729 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,729 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 97,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,273 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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S523 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S523 UHJ, 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 S523 UHJ registered?

S523 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S523 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 UHJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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