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S561 SEV

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 SEV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 122,679 miles

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

Impact damaged rear

Fail 12 Nov 2008 122,676 miles

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

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

Impact damaged rear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 118,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,861 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 113,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 30 Aug 2005 109,040 miles

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

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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S561 SEV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S561 SEV, 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 S561 SEV registered?

S561 SEV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S561 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 SEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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