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S930 UVG

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 UVG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,434 miles

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

O/s brake back plates are rusty

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight free play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,434 miles

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

O/s brake back plates are rusty

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight free play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,025 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,846 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,846 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,973 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,511 miles

advise os rear brake back plate corroded

advise visual corrosion to rear exhaust sections

advise visual corrosion to rear ns and os metal brake pipe ends

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise os rear brake back plate corroded

advise visual corrosion to rear exhaust sections

advise visual corrosion to rear ns and os metal brake pipe ends

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,172 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 71,172 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,722 miles

advise inner tyre wear to ns and os front

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,024 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 61,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 47,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 42,577 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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S930 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S930 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.

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What year was S930 UVG registered?

S930 UVG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S930 UVG safe to buy?

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