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R191 JVV

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,230 mi
Last recorded168,230 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 JVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 168,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 163,641 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 163,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 159,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 152,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 151,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 142,229 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 130,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 117,184 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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R191 JVV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R191 JVV, 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 R191 JVV registered?

R191 JVV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R191 JVV safe to buy?

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