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S885 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,575 miles

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

back plates starting to corrode on rear

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,749 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 66,862 miles

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

accident damage to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,862 miles

accident damage to rear

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,801 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,801 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,397 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight oil leak to nearside front shock absorber

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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S885 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S885 KBL, 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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What year was S885 KBL registered?

S885 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S885 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 KBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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