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S536 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,774 mi
Last recorded84,774 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,038 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,032 miles

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

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

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,201 miles

offside front fog lamp glass is broken

Fail 1 Sep 2010 65,201 miles

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

offside front fog lamp glass is broken

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,570 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 56,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,176 miles

nearside front fog light lense broken

Fail 31 Jul 2006 54,176 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front fog light lense broken

rear brake pads low and discs corroded on edge

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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S536 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S536 KBL, 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 S536 KBL registered?

S536 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S536 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S536 KBL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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