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S829 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,891 mi
Last recorded109,891 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,891 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 109,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,841 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,603 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,400 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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S829 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S829 UVG?

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What year was S829 UVG registered?

S829 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S829 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S829 UVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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