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L12 JSW

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JSW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 126,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s steering rack slight play

oil leak sump/driveshaft

powersteering pipe damp

Fail 20 Oct 2008 126,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s steering rack slight play

n/s/r bumper loose

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f side light slightly dim

oil leak sump/driveshaft

powersteering pipe damp

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,865 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover †split

o/s front indicator bulb faded

rear shock slight damping

Fail 15 Aug 2007 100,865 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip in windscreen

front discs starting to corrode an slight worp †on n/n/f disc

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to fade

rear shocks slight oil damping

Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,444 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 83,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 65,800 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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L12 JSW is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L12 JSW, 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.

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What year was L12 JSW registered?

L12 JSW is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is L12 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 JSW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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