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S859 EOJ

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 EOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 111,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 106,670 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 106,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 96,550 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,719 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,543 miles

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

nearside head lamp beam patten dull

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,986 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,986 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 49,861 miles

near side tyre on 1.6mm 195/65r15h

one eye level brake lamp inop

Fail 26 Sep 2005 49,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side tyre on 1.6mm 195/65r15h

one eye level brake lamp inop

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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S859 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S859 EOJ, 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 S859 EOJ registered?

S859 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S859 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S859 EOJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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