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R213 JBD

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,274 mi
Last recorded148,274 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 JBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,274 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 102,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,122 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 97,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 81,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 72,893 miles

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

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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R213 JBD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R213 JBD, 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 R213 JBD registered?

R213 JBD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R213 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 JBD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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