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S762 UNG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 UNG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 143,330 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 143,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 135,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 135,241 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Strongly adv, Front and rear brake discs worn, Brake pipes starting to corrode, Plastic covers over outer sills, Spare tyre flat, Rear tyres larger than front.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 135,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection required, Front brake pads very low, Brake pipes starting to corrode, Plastic covers over outer sills, Spare tyre flat, Rear tyres bigger size than front.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 127,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 127,495 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 117,043 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 95,920 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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S762 UNG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S762 UNG, 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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What year was S762 UNG registered?

S762 UNG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S762 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 UNG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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