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S526 AEB

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 AEB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,062 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,788 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 83,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,643 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,772 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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S526 AEB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S526 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

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What year was S526 AEB registered?

S526 AEB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S526 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 AEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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