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R308 JVA

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 JVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,694 miles

all four brake disc have serface corrision

exhaust noted rusty

r/n/s tyre noted perished on outter wall and tread

slight engine oil leak noted round bottom pulley

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,508 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

r/o/s tyre worn to 4mm

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,647 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre 70% worn

Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,257 miles

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

The rear exhaust joint is corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,322 miles

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,581 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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R308 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R308 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 R308 JVA registered?

R308 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R308 JVA safe to buy?

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