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S801 OEC

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,408 mi
Last recorded111,408 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 OEC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,408 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking

both rear wheels grabbing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2014 105,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,377 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slight blow

Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,311 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 100,311 miles

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

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

parking brake travel high

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,091 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 97,080 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 91,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,852 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 86,856 miles

heat shield on center section exhaust vibrating

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2005 83,775 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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S801 OEC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S801 OEC, 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 S801 OEC registered?

S801 OEC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S801 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 OEC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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