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R650 JVA

1998 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 JVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion to suspension arms and subframes

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,215 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,200 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,844 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 45,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,746 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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R650 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R650 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 R650 JVA registered?

R650 JVA is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R650 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 JVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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