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S986 SEV

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 SEV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,893 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 75,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,147 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 68,815 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,717 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 SEV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S986 SEV, 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 SEV registered?

S986 SEV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S986 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S986 SEV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S986 SEV have outstanding finance?

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