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S758 GWW

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 GWW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,205 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2011 73,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,709 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 68,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,748 miles

Parking requires adjustment.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,745 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake requires adjustment.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,374 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 63,374 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 60,880 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 60,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 60,880 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S758 GWW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S758 GWW, 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 S758 GWW registered?

S758 GWW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S758 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 GWW shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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