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S709 RKK

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,129 mi
Last recorded36,129 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 RKK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,129 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,095 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

slight cracking on front tyres.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 31,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

slight cracking on front tyres.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,016 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,016 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,496 miles

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

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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S709 RKK is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKK, 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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S709 RKK is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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