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R117 JJE

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,462 mi
Last recorded109,462 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 JJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 109,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 109,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,738 miles

Front tyres cracked but no cord

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,037 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,047 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,479 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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R117 JJE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R117 JJE, 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 R117 JJE registered?

R117 JJE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R117 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 JJE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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