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S833 WOE

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,119 mi
Last recorded91,119 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 WOE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 91,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 90,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,684 miles

Front exhaust joint heavily corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded left of fuel tank ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 15 Nov 2019 89,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded left of fuel tank ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust rubber split

rear exhaust rubber heavily deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,835 miles

Centre and rear Brake and fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,346 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 61,341 miles

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

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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S833 WOE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S833 WOE, 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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S833 WOE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S833 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 WOE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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