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S811 HOJ

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 HOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 63,379 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 63,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,324 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,825 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,685 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck coroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 57,685 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,976 miles

exhaust coroded

fuel filler neck coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,302 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filler neck coroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,511 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter coroded

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,689 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)

exhaust rear box coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,902 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fueln filler neck coroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 47,596 miles

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,977 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,506 miles

front tyres low on tread 3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,014 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 22,432 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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S811 HOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S811 HOJ, 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

How do I check the history of S811 HOJ?

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What year was S811 HOJ registered?

S811 HOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S811 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S811 HOJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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