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S838 EHR

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,567 mi
Last recorded70,567 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 EHR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,902 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,902 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 54,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,043 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,478 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

High level stop lamp incomplete

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,209 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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S838 EHR is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S838 EHR, 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 S838 EHR registered?

S838 EHR is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S838 EHR safe to buy?

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