MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres inner raised edges worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plates deteriorated but legible
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nearside rear sill to wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill support (2.4.A.3)
Both front tyres inner raised edges worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plates deteriorated but legible
front tyres inner edges worn
slight play in top swivels and both boots split
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside rear shock weak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake backplates corroded away
corrosion n/s/r wheelarch
ctr rear exhaust mount perished
exhaust joints corroded
long handbrake travel
o/s/f tyre perished
rear brake discs corroded
rear suspension and surrounding area corroded
slight bind from front wheels
slight judder front brakes
srs light on
towball covered
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake backplates corroded away
corrosion n/s/r wheelarch
ctr rear exhaust mount perished
exhaust joints corroded
long handbrake travel
o/s/f tyre perished
rear brake discs corroded
rear suspension and surrounding area corroded
slight bind from front wheels
srs light on
towball covered
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic sill covers fitted.
strongly advise all brake disc back plates (dirt shields) corroded.
strongly advise all suspension struts weeping and weak.
strongly advise both sides rear brake discs corroded.
underside of vehicle very muddy.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic sill covers fitted.
strongly advise all brake disc back plates (dirt shields) corroded.
strongly advise all suspension struts weeping and weak.
strongly advise both sides rear brake discs corroded.
underside of vehicle very muddy.
brake discs corroded/ pitted
o/s/f indicator faded
rear number plate starting to unstick
srs warning light on
steering rack damp
underside and front/ rear suspension corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake discs corroded/ pitted
n/s/r brake pads low
o/s/f indicator faded
rear number plate starting to unstick
srs warning light on
steering rack damp
underside and front/ rear suspension corroded
see original test no.550245337273 for adsvisories
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
air bag light staying on. † †plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
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S861 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S861 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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S861 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.
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