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S705 MAB

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,038 mi
Last recorded134,038 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 MAB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 134,038 miles

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

corrosion on under side

covers fitted to under side and sills

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 134,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on under side

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers and brake pipes covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 130,435 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted on sills

front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2007 130,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted on sills

front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2006 124,659 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 124,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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S705 MAB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S705 MAB, 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 S705 MAB registered?

S705 MAB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S705 MAB safe to buy?

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