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S79 RNP

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 RNP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,477 miles

battery insecure

handbrake has a lot of travel

positive battery terminal loose

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

some deterioration to both number plates

some minor chips to windscreen

srs light illuminated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 87,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

handbrake has a lot of travel

positive battery terminal loose

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

some deterioration to both number plates

some minor chips to windscreen

srs light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,108 miles

nsf nsr tyres bold on edges but are ofspec that tread is not cut as deep

Fail 7 Jul 2009 82,108 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nsf nsr tyres bold on edges but are ofspec that tread is not cut as deep

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,889 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2007 66,335 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,597 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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S79 RNP is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 S79 RNP, 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 S79 RNP registered?

S79 RNP is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S79 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 RNP 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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