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S863 DDM

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,298 mi
Last recorded161,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 DDM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 161,298 miles

hand brake has long travel

n,s,r wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 155,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 152,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 149,547 miles

brake pipes greased

engine has a oil leek

front discs and pads worn

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2009 145,498 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine has a oil leak

o/s/front cv boot seaping slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2008 139,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has a oil leak

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Jun 2008 139,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has a oil leak

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 130,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

srs lamp on †

Pass 28 Dec 2005 121,315 miles

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

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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S863 DDM is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S863 DDM, 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 S863 DDM registered?

S863 DDM is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S863 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 DDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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