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S812 YOL

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 YOL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 149,318 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cv joint knocking when turning

dampness visible at fuel filler neck

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded slightly

n/s headlamp image is starting to dazzle

o/s headlamp is not fully secure

Fail 3 Dec 2014 149,314 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cv joint knocking when turning

dampness visible at fuel filler neck

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded slightly

n/s headlamp image is starting to dazzle

o/s headlamp is not fully secure

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,518 miles

n/s headlamp beam image poor

n/s parking brake effort poor

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil and damping effect is poor

n/s/f upper wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease past clip

o/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil and damping effect is poor

o/s/f upper wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

pas fluid on minimum level

rear of both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2013 140,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s headlamp beam image poor

n/s parking brake effort poor

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil and damping effect is poor

n/s/f upper wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease past clip

o/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil and damping effect is poor

o/s/f upper wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

pas fluid on minimum level

rear of both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s headlamp beam image poor

n/s parking brake effort low

rear brake pads corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,409 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking heard from front suspension

n/s/r parking brake effort low

petrol cap seal poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2011 121,409 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking heard from front suspension

n/s/r parking brake effort low

petrol cap seal poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 110,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,434 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,300 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,915 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,192 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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S812 YOL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S812 YOL, 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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S812 YOL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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