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1998 Rover 620 2.0L Petrol · S483 KBL

S483 KBL

1998 Rover 620 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 103,315 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
ROVER 620
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
103,315 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds a PASSED MOT from 2025, indicating that the 2025 test at 103,315 miles was passed with no recorded defects, establishing a baseline for the current roadworthiness. This recent test is distinct from the earlier 2024 and 2023 entries, which failed on specific mechanical issues such as worn tyres, fluid leaks, and structural corrosion, suggesting that the maintenance trend has been improving but not entirely stable over the past decade. The current record is the most recent, confirming that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity through the 2025 inspection without the need for urgent repair or adjustment. The mileage pattern is characterized by a significant gap between the 2025 test and the 2024 test, spanning over a year, which suggests that the vehicle was likely driven for a substantial period without any major wear events or significant mileage accumulation. The 2023 and 2022 records show a consistent pattern of passing tests, with only the 2024 entry failing on tyre wear and the 2025 passing, indicating that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical condition through the 2025 test while the previous two tests were failures. This pattern suggests that the vehicle has experienced a period of stability prior to the 2025 test, where the owner likely avoided major wear events. Given the current PASSED status and the lack of recurring faults in the MOT history, the vehicle is considered to have good roadworthiness. The absence of structural corrosion, fluid leaks, or excessive tyre wear indicates that the vehicle has likely been serviced correctly, though the 2024 failure on tyre wear warrants a reminder to inspect the tread and condition immediately. The 2025 test confirms that the vehicle has not been subjected to any major mechanical risks since the 2024 inspection, and the overall maintenance trend is stable, with no signs of worsening wear or structural integrity issues.

S483 KBL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
  • 103,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S483 KBL Mileage History

  1. 11/07/202270,152 mi
  2. 13/07/202270,212 mi+60 mi
  3. 26/07/202381,615 mi+11,403 mi
  4. 24/07/202492,702 mi+11,087 mi
  5. 21/07/2025103,315 mi+10,613 mi

Average of roughly 10,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S483 KBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 620 (S483 KBL) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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