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S540 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,242 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r valve slightly deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/r brake back plates missing and n/s/f and o/s/r brake back plates deteriorated

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

underside body and components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 141,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake disc in a poor condition

n/s/r valve slightly deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/r brake back plates missing and n/s/f and o/s/r brake back plates deteriorated

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

rear brakes slightly grabbing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

underside body and components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 134,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake back plates deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded and bushes slightly perished

power steering rack area slightly damp (STRONGLY ADVISE)

rear fuel pipes and fuel tank straps corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 134,743 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake back plates deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded and bushes slightly perished

power steering rack area slightly damp (STRONGLY ADVISE)

rear fuel pipes and fuel tank straps corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,894 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear break back plates slightly deteriorated

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded and bushes slightly perished

rear fuel pipes and fuel tank straps slightly corroded

srs light on dash

steering rack area slightly damp (strongly advise)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 126,830 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear break back plates slightly deteriorated

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded and bushes slightly perished

rear fuel pipes and fuel tank straps slightly corroded

srs light on dash

steering rack area slightly damp (strongly advise)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 119,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tow bar fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 91,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 84,780 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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S540 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 S540 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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S540 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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