1998 Rover 600 2.0L Petrol · S38 MFL
1998 Rover 600 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 600
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S38 MFL Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 600 Series
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 600
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Upper Wishbone Wear(Moderate)
The ball joints in the upper arms wear out, causing knocking noises over bumps.
- Turbo Oil Leaks (620ti)(Serious)
The Rover T-Series turbo engine in the 620ti can develop oil leaks from the turbo feed pipe and turbo seals, leading to smoke from the exhaust and potential turbo failure.
- Electric Window Regulator Failure(Moderate)
The electric window regulators are known to fail, particularly on later models, causing the window to drop or become stuck.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- Front Upper Wishbone WearModerate
The ball joints in the upper arms wear out, causing knocking noises over bumps.
- Turbo Oil Leaks (620ti)Serious
The Rover T-Series turbo engine in the 620ti can develop oil leaks from the turbo feed pipe and turbo seals, leading to smoke from the exhaust and potential turbo failure.
- Electric Window Regulator FailureModerate
The electric window regulators are known to fail, particularly on later models, causing the window to drop or become stuck.
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