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R678 JBD

1998 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,006 mi
Last recorded183,006 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 JBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 183,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

srs light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 175,020 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 165,081 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 161,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 153,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 153,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 139,881 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 139,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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R678 JBD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R678 JBD, 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 R678 JBD registered?

R678 JBD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R678 JBD safe to buy?

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