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S901 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

242,548 mi
Last recorded242,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 242,548 miles

Advise-------Excess travel on handbrake lever! Advise-------Handbrake effort weak nearside!

Pass 7 Dec 2007 236,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 230,615 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 230,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 216,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 200,710 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 200,704 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 200,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 185,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 168,747 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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S901 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S901 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 S901 UVG?

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What year was S901 UVG registered?

S901 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S901 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 UVG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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