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Rover 620

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,997 cc

S788 KBLMOT history

S788 KBL is a red petrol Rover 620 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,424 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 KBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
620
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 KBL was last recorded at 116,424 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,705 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
2,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,424 miles
  • 2025 – 115,705 miles
  • 2024 – 113,976 miles
  • 2023 – 112,097 miles
  • 2022 – 109,972 miles
  • 2021 – 107,343 miles
  • 2020 – 106,257 miles
  • 2019 – 104,983 miles
  • 2018 – 102,890 miles
  • 2017 – 100,630 miles
  • 2016 – 98,526 miles
  • 2015 – 96,275 miles
  • 2014 – 93,848 miles
  • 2013 – 90,281 miles
  • 2012 – 87,939 miles
  • 2011 – 85,189 miles
  • 2010 – 82,241 miles
  • 2009 – 78,636 miles
  • 2008 – 72,975 miles
  • 2007 – 66,357 miles
  • 2006 – 59,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Plastic covers on sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    332070036549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,424 miles (+719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    295274015780
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,705 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,705 miles
    Test number
    493705245777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,702 miles (+1,726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    902662101915
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,976 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,976 miles
    Test number
    503711690237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear inner sills

  6. Pass112,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    598335087453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills

  7. Fail112,097 miles (+9)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    771926382586
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills

  8. Fail112,088 miles (+2,116)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,088 miles
    Test number
    687779032353
    • MajorNearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,972 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    402408668943
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,343 miles (+1,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    635787922470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake req"s service/adjust

  11. Pass106,257 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    461256034795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,983 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,983 miles
    Test number
    650989908914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,961 miles (+2,071)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,961 miles
    Test number
    363800266291
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass102,890 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    224186232796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,630 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    945448749196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass98,526 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    664638491197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    924405017796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,275 miles (+2,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    928749990328
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass93,848 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    368225344465
    • NoteFront suspension very soft

  20. Fail93,848 miles (+3,567)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    758465444298
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront suspension very soft

  21. Fail90,281 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    869024153008
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass90,281 miles (+2,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    889094853046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass87,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    485231052037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail87,939 miles (+2,750)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    269601252018
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass85,189 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    168888661031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,241 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    102574540080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,217 miles (+3,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    504791840017
    • FailureOffside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass78,636 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    901531669082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,975 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    173236168469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    910594457073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail66,357 miles (+6,779)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    380504357010
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass59,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    854742466055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 KBL

Does S788 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 KBL is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 KBL?
The MOT on S788 KBL is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 KBL done?
S788 KBL was recorded at 116,424 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,773 miles a year.
Has S788 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 KBL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S788 KBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S788 KBL find?
S788 KBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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