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S755 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,842 mi
Last recorded159,842 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 159,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,025 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 57,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 148,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 138,294 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 138,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 126,713 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 126,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 118,814 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 118,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 110,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 98,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 71,786 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 71,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 60,191 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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S755 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S755 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 S755 UVG registered?

S755 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S755 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 UVG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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