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S817 LJW

1998 Rover 620

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,554 mi
Last recorded182,554 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 LJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 182,554 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

Fail 18 Mar 2010 182,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 178,830 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 20 Mar 2009 178,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 176,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 172,850 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 170,067 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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S817 LJW is a 1998 Rover 620 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S817 LJW, 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 S817 LJW registered?

S817 LJW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S817 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 LJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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