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S863 LRF

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 LRF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2011 89,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 89,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 88,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 16 May 2008 79,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 79,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 71,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 71,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 62,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear lowered springs wired in position to avoid misalignment when lowered from raised position

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 LRF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S863 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

S863 LRF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S863 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 LRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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