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R436 JSF

1998 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

96,550 mi
Last recorded96,550 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 JSF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,550 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 96,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,994 miles

BODYSILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILL

Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,994 miles

BODYSILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILL

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,654 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,654 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,113 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,302 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,302 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,937 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 38,937 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,840 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,840 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R436 JSF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R436 JSF, 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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R436 JSF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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