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R309 JVA

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 JVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 106,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 105,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,523 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,937 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,910 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,367 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,496 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 90,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,428 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,772 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,226 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 80,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,687 miles

advise exaust system is verry rustey but not leaking any gasses

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,239 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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R309 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R309 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R309 JVA registered?

R309 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R309 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 JVA shows 22 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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