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S779 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,823 mi
Last recorded45,823 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,873 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,400 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,042 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 43,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,609 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,157 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,236 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,271 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

hi level stop light,segments missing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,608 miles

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

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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S779 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S779 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 S779 UVG registered?

S779 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S779 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 UVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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