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S837 WOM

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,923 mi
Last recorded141,923 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 WOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 141,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 141,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 140,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 140,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 125,312 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 114,589 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 114,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

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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S837 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S837 WOM, 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 S837 WOM registered?

S837 WOM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S837 WOM safe to buy?

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