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S581 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

232,208 mi
Last recorded232,208 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 232,208 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/rear chassis area rusty

vehicle doesn't appear to be running correctly

Fail 28 Aug 2018 232,207 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/rear chassis area rusty

vehicle doesn't appear to be running correctly

Pass 7 Sep 2017 215,351 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/cv boot twisted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 211,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 206,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 204,477 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 204,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 196,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads low

slight power steering leak

Fail 25 May 2016 196,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake pads low

slight power steering leak

Pass 20 May 2016 194,201 miles

slight power steering leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads very low

n/s/front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 13 May 2016 196,201 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads very low

n/s/front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight power steering leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 189,037 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

filler neck rusty

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/front tyre worn lightly on inner edge

possible fuel leak from filler neck area?

slight power steering leak

vehicle smoking slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2015 189,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

filler neck rusty

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/front tyre worn lightly on inner edge

possible fuel leak from filler neck area?

slight power steering leak

vehicle smoking slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2014 172,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 172,549 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 148,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 114,896 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 114,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 110,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 109,740 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 101,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 101,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,846 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 86,638 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,167 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 77,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs in poor condition

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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S581 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 S581 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 S581 SRD registered?

S581 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S581 SRD safe to buy?

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