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R197 JVA

1998 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,160 mi
Last recorded167,160 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 JVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 167,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 166,736 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 166,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 164,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 162,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively borderline , advise change discs with next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake travel high

Pass 7 Feb 2019 159,165 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,176 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 153,080 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 149,392 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 149,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 145,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 141,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 136,641 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 136,638 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 130,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 122,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,665 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre side wall splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2008 97,523 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 25 Jan 2007 89,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 80,079 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R197 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R197 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 R197 JVA registered?

R197 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R197 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 JVA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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