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S648 CTT

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 CTT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 163,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking in tread

coolant leak from radiator

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 162,382 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 162,382 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 158,539 miles

Both rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 154,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,374 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 148,374 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,474 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,474 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,153 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,153 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,081 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,158 miles

rattle on exhaust

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 75,145 miles

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

rattle on exhaust

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,969 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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S648 CTT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S648 CTT, 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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S648 CTT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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