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S960 SRD

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,127 mi
Last recorded145,127 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 SRD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 145,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion around - front to rear brake pipes,rear flexi brake ferrules,rear brake back plate,rear coil springs.slight uneven wear on rear tyres....

inner edge wear on front tyres..rear suspension bushs perished..both reaqr shocks weaping..imbalance from front brakes..handbrake effort becoming low..slight bind from o/s/r brake..

old coolant around top radiator hose..oil leaks..alternator belt perished..dampness around top steering rack hose area..front ball joint covers split..

Pass 28 Feb 2009 136,670 miles

front shocks becoming weak/rear shocks weaping..rear exhaust corroding..rear no.platefading..oil leaks..light corrosion around rear brake pipes/flexi ferrules..

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing..slight uneven wear on rear tyres..chip in windscreen..n/s handbrake effort becoming low..imbalance from front brakes/slight fluxuation..rear brake back plates corroding..

Pass 4 Mar 2008 125,098 miles

rear no plate fading....rear brake back plates corroding....n/s/r tyre wearing low....light corrosion around rear brake pipes....rear suspension bushs perashing....

Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,273 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 116,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 106,887 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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S960 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S960 SRD, 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 S960 SRD registered?

S960 SRD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S960 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 SRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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