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S891 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,230 mi
Last recorded137,230 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front top ball joint gaiter worn both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 134,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 132,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 126,563 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded centre (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 121,521 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 116,589 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 111,625 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,410 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 106,410 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,951 miles

advise corrosion in o/s/f disc backplate

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,609 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,448 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,026 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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S891 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S891 UVG, 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

How do I check the history of S891 UVG?

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What year was S891 UVG registered?

S891 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S891 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 UVG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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