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S671 RKH

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,366 mi
Last recorded159,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 RKH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 159,366 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 159,026 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 138,571 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2011 138,568 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,037 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 119,037 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 111,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 111,696 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 104,024 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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S671 RKH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S671 RKH, 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 S671 RKH registered?

S671 RKH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S671 RKH safe to buy?

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