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S849 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,940 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 69,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2006 56,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (195/65/15v)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (195/65/15v)

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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S849 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S849 UVG, 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 S849 UVG registered?

S849 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S849 UVG safe to buy?

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