CarVerify

Free Car Check

S861 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,153 mi
Last recorded150,153 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 150,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 150,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 140,239 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

slight play in top swivels and both boots split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 128,832 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear shock weak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 125,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 116,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,267 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 111,267 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,161 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 102,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,109 miles

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.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 95,030 miles

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.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 85,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,308 miles

see original test no.550245337273 for adsvisories

Fail 23 Aug 2007 76,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,054 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,054 miles

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?

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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S861 UVG?

You can check the full history of S861 UVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S861 UVG registered?

S861 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S861 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 UVG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S861 UVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S861 UVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.