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S796 LRF

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,863 mi
Last recorded101,863 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 LRF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,941 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,983 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,435 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,901 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,312 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 64,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 64,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,705 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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S796 LRF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S796 LRF, 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 S796 LRF registered?

S796 LRF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S796 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 LRF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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