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S954 MLW

1998 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 MLW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer cv boot cracking

oil leaks

rear number plate marked

Fail 17 Oct 2008 101,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s head light lens cracked/holed and damp

o/s outer cv boot cracking

oil leaks

power steering fluid level low!

rear number plate marked

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer cv boots cracking badly

Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,924 miles

oil leaks

rear number plate marked

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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S954 MLW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S954 MLW, 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 S954 MLW registered?

S954 MLW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S954 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S954 MLW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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