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S573 DGP

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 DGP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,400 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 114,400 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,612 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,887 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 107,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 917,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 85,754 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 80,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 80,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 71,835 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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S573 DGP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S573 DGP, 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 S573 DGP registered?

S573 DGP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S573 DGP safe to buy?

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