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S532 DJO

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,209 mi
Last recorded144,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 DJO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 144,209 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of screen o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack in bottom right hand corner (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 140,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting come off (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack in bottom right hand corner (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 138,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,000 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 134,999 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,201 miles

crossion floor rear sill closeing panles brake pipes

Fail 21 Nov 2012 127,201 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

crossion floor rear sill closeing panles brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2011 125,267 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 123,201 miles

floor pan crooed all steel brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,168 miles

disks scoored advise number plate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 159,006 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 159,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 113,863 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 110,695 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 110,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,333 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 104,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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S532 DJO is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S532 DJO, 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 S532 DJO registered?

S532 DJO is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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