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S709 HNH

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,038 mi
Last recorded142,038 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 HNH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 142,038 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rubber boot perished on o/s/f upper ball joint & o/s track rod end

Fail 9 May 2013 142,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rubber boot perished on o/s/f upper ball joint & o/s track rod end

Pass 23 May 2012 134,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 134,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 130,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 127,300 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 127,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 102,946 miles

Oil leak

handbrake high

Pass 8 May 2006 93,983 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 93,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S709 HNH is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S709 HNH, 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 S709 HNH registered?

S709 HNH is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S709 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 HNH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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