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S828 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,548 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 129,548 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 127,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,890 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 122,887 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH IN OPERATION

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (UPPER BALL JOINTS) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,321 miles

BOTH REAR (UPPER) BALL JOINT GAITORS PERISHED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH IN OPERATION

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 118,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front [upper] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear [upper] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED LIMIT

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (UPPER BALL JOINTS GAITORS) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,487 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,990 miles

handbrake performance just within limits

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,986 miles

all underside suspension items showing corrosion

handbrake performance just within limits [offside rear]

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,986 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all underside suspension items showing corrosion

handbrake performance just within limits [offside rear]

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 101,719 miles

all underside components showing corrosion

offside door mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight dampness around steering rack area

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,210 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,409 miles

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,327 miles

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

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

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,784 miles

handbrake performance just within limits

Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 81,918 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,918 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,184 miles

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

slight oil from power steering rack

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,554 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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S828 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S828 UVG, 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 S828 UVG registered?

S828 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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