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S765 ORN

1998 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,472 mi
Last recorded90,472 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 ORN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,472 miles

front brake pads worn thin

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,557 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,316 miles

Advise both rear tyres slightly perished.

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,316 miles

Advise both rear tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear shockers has slight fluid leak

front pads approx 70% worn

headlight aims weak. output ok

n/s/r light cluster has small hole, not emiting incorrect light to rear

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front beam patterns weak,only just visable.light output good

n/s/ wingmirror taped together, secure at time of test

n/s/r light cluster (indicator) has slight hole, no white light emitted to rear

Fail 31 Oct 2013 78,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front beam patterns weak,only just visable.light output good

n/s/ wingmirror taped together, secure at time of test

n/s/r light cluster (indicator) has slight hole, no white light emitted to rear

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,960 miles

both front headlight aims very weak, only just visable

emissions level high

high level brake light has bulb inop, not more than 50%. no reason for rfr

n/s wingmiror taped together. secure at time of test

n/s/r light cluster cracked, not emitting white light to rear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,454 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2011 77,454 miles

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

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

N/s/r brakes binding slightly.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f tyre starting to crack/split.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 77,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,737 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 75,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,054 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 75,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,418 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 70,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S765 ORN is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S765 ORN, 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 S765 ORN registered?

S765 ORN is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S765 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S765 ORN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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