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S857 WOE

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,345 mi
Last recorded93,345 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 WOE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 91,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Leaking brake fluid o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe /flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion of underbody

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 89,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion of underbody

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,631 miles

Corrosion of metal fuel pipes.

Front Brake pads getting low.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

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

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion of metal fuel pipes.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

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

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,062 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,305 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight inner edge wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,052 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,366 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,643 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 57,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,017 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,493 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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S857 WOE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S857 WOE, 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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S857 WOE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S857 WOE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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