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S742 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,357 mi
Last recorded157,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 157,357 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 157,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 153,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 148,818 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 148,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 145,045 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 145,045 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 142,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 142,739 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 137,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 114,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 91,962 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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S742 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol 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 S742 UVG, 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 S742 UVG registered?

S742 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S742 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S742 UVG 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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