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S974 CVC

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,681 mi
Last recorded62,681 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 CVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face[as marked] ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Note;- Clutch master cylinder "Reservoir" LOW in fluid!

Note;- Temporary locking Fuel cap fitted to vehicle!

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face[195/65R15,91V] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face[as marked] ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Note;- Clutch master cylinder "Reservoir" LOW in fluid!

Note;- Temporary locking Fuel cap fitted to vehicle!

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face[195/65R15,91V] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear area of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,486 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp 1 of 5 (20%) inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Alll front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated/cracking due to age (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temporary "lockable"type fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 59,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint tight on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp 1 of 5 (20%) inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Alll front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated/cracking due to age (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temporary "lockable"type fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Temporary "Sealable" type fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area /outer sill within 30cm of suspension component(trailing arm bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced dull compared too nearside lamp? (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp intensity "TOO" bright?

Note;- "temporary" fuel filler cap fitted[locking type]

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 out of 5 bulbs working? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Note;- Nearside parking brake operating BUT "LOW" effort!

Pass 30 Nov 2022 53,345 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 53,341 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 50,582 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 48,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,413 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,422 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 41,422 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,432 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,432 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,459 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 35,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,496 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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S974 CVC is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S974 CVC, 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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S974 CVC is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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