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S986 EVV

1998 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,890 mi
Last recorded160,890 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 EVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 160,890 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 155,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 148,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 141,592 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 141,592 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 135,610 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 135,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 128,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 128,652 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 125,513 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 125,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 119,001 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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S986 EVV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S986 EVV, 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 S986 EVV registered?

S986 EVV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S986 EVV safe to buy?

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