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S858 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,269 mi
Last recorded62,269 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,269 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,269 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

nail n/s rear tyre

plastic sills fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2009 58,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/r lamp lens broken

slight play n/s of steering rack

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/r lamp lens broken

slight play n/s of steering rack

unable to inspect outer sills thoroughly due to covers

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2008 56,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,850 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

lamda close to limit

n/s rear reverse light lense

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,355 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 51,355 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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S858 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S858 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.

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What year was S858 UVG registered?

S858 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S858 UVG safe to buy?

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