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S585 DFC

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,999 mi
Last recorded191,999 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 DFC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 191,999 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 191,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 180,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 180,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 168,537 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 168,537 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 158,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 148,510 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 148,510 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 135,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 135,509 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,350 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 123,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 95,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,557 miles

front outer cv boots splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2005 81,500 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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S585 DFC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S585 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.

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What year was S585 DFC registered?

S585 DFC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S585 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 DFC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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