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S840 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,883 mi
Last recorded75,883 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,922 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,544 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

srs light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,723 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,723 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 55,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,578 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 49,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S840 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S840 SRD, 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 S840 SRD registered?

S840 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S840 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S840 SRD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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