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S583 DFC

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,951 mi
Last recorded160,951 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 DFC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 160,951 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 160,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cv boots perished disks pads low all round heavley under sealed

Fail 5 Aug 2013 158,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 158,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 154,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 154,201 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 149,201 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 149,201 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 146,201 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 146,201 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

light crossion steel brake pipes cv boots perished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,357 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,357 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 138,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers poor front pads all4 tyers on limet

Pass 1 Sep 2008 138,201 miles

wipers poor front pads all4 tyers on limet

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,501 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 13,501 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,361 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 125,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S583 DFC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S583 DFC, 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 S583 DFC registered?

S583 DFC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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