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S543 LFH

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,545 mi
Last recorded153,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 LFH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 153,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2010 145,724 miles

se check list 067400

Pass 22 Jul 2009 133,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 132,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advisorys as per checklist 061262

Pass 25 Jun 2008 116,410 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 116,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip in screen, centre brake light has one bulb not working, front brake discs are corroded, rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2007 105,293 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 105,293 miles

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

Centre stop lamp has a bulb not working †CVs are noisy

Pass 8 May 2006 96,213 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 96,213 miles

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

Screen is chipped †Handbrake lever travel is high †Brake fluid level is low

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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S543 LFH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S543 LFH, 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 S543 LFH registered?

S543 LFH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S543 LFH safe to buy?

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