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S874 XOL

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,385 mi
Last recorded91,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 XOL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 91,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,267 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,267 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,293 miles

SRS light illuminated on dash

both rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes becomming deteriorated

offside front outer cvj boot starting to become deteriorated

various slight damage to windscreen outside zone A

Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

SRS light illuminated on dash

both rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes becomming deteriorated

offside front outer cvj boot starting to become deteriorated

various slight damage to windscreen outside zone A

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,945 miles

hand brake high on limit

slight play in o/s track rod end

wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,769 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,023 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 73,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,192 miles

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

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

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

front brake pad/s are getting low [nearside]

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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S874 XOL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S874 XOL, 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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S874 XOL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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