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S97 DWT

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 DWT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 135,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r brake backplate corrode away

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2011 135,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r brake backplate corrode away

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,738 miles

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

front exhaust mounting weak and rusted

offside rear tyre showing cracks

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 124,638 miles

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

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

nearside rear steel brake pipe showing corrosion

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 116,056 miles

highline brake light 50% not working

Fail 5 Sep 2007 116,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

high level brake light only half working

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 30 Aug 2006 110,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 110,018 miles

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

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

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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S97 DWT is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S97 DWT, 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 S97 DWT registered?

S97 DWT is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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