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R76 JBD

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,409 mi
Last recorded153,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 JBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 148,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

fuel pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill kits fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 145,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 11 Nov 2011 136,643 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2011 136,643 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,038 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2010 124,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,422 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel high

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 85,663 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,812 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2006 74,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R76 JBD is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R76 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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R76 JBD is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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