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S56 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,374 mi
Last recorded181,374 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 181,374 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 181,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 165,652 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 165,622 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 132,656 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 132,645 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 107,650 miles

Oil leak

n/s stop light came on with tap

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,275 miles

chip in screen

Fail 15 Apr 2008 91,258 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,932 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 78,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,876 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 56,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 56,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2005 52,622 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 52,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S56 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S56 SRD, 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 S56 SRD registered?

S56 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S56 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 SRD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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