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S856 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,221 mi
Last recorded195,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 195,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 192,207 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 192,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 185,774 miles

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 185,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 177,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 168,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 157,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 147,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 139,208 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 139,175 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake disc has imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2006 131,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 114,723 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 114,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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S856 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S856 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

How do I check the history of S856 UVG?

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What year was S856 UVG registered?

S856 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S856 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 UVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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