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S680 EFM

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 EFM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 90,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 90,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,867 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,946 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,606 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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S680 EFM 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 87%.

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 S680 EFM, 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 S680 EFM registered?

S680 EFM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S680 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 EFM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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