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S848 DHT

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,856 mi
Last recorded100,856 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 DHT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 100,856 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 100,846 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 99,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 99,593 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 98,446 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/side Door Mirror Cracked

Slight Knocking Top Of Steering Colum

Fail 12 May 2010 98,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front bumper insecure

N/side Door Mirror Cracked

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

Slight Knocking Top Of Steering Colum

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,404 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 84,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 74,290 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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S848 DHT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S848 DHT, 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 S848 DHT registered?

S848 DHT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S848 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S848 DHT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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