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S873 KPY

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,522 mi
Last recorded150,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 KPY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 150,522 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 142,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rubber broken,but exh still secure

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 2 Jun 2009 142,131 miles

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

exhaust rubber broken,but exh still secure

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 11 Jun 2008 135,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 129,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 129,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 124,227 miles

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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S873 KPY is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S873 KPY, 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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S873 KPY is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S873 KPY safe to buy?

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