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S959 EAB

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,221 mi
Last recorded143,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 EAB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 143,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 143,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 135,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 127,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 127,566 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 121,368 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 114,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 107,201 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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S959 EAB is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S959 EAB, 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

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What year was S959 EAB registered?

S959 EAB is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S959 EAB safe to buy?

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