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S717 LJW

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 LJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,475 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,110 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,933 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,707 miles

corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,576 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner brake pad worn low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front headlamps have stone chips

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,665 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,324 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,959 miles

Oil leak

both headlamps damaged

chip in windscreen

damp around power steering rack

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,342 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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S717 LJW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S717 LJW, 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 S717 LJW registered?

S717 LJW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S717 LJW safe to buy?

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