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R187 JVA

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,750 mi
Last recorded90,750 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 JVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 90,750 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,750 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 79,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,785 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,785 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 73,183 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 73,183 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,754 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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R187 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R187 JVA, 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 R187 JVA registered?

R187 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R187 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 JVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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