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S653 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,576 mi
Last recorded57,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,814 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,197 miles

Middle stop light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,456 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,109 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper poor

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,772 miles

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

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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S653 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S653 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 S653 SRD registered?

S653 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S653 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 SRD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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