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R347 KJE

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,887 mi
Last recorded75,887 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 KJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,887 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 73,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,385 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,385 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,852 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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R347 KJE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R347 KJE, 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 R347 KJE registered?

R347 KJE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R347 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 KJE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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