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S579 WOE

1998 Rover 620

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,059 mi
Last recorded175,059 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 WOE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 175,059 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 175,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 165,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 151,111 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 151,111 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 136,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 136,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 122,020 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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S579 WOE is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,994cc petrol 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 S579 WOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S579 WOE registered?

S579 WOE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S579 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S579 WOE 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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