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R834 JTX

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

144,231 mi
Last recorded144,231 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 JTX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 144,231 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside wiper requires adjustment

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 144,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside wiper requires adjustment

Fail 5 May 2011 144,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

unable to open drivers window

unable to test n/s/r belt due to child seat fixture

Pass 6 May 2010 132,499 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 132,499 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 127,734 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 127,733 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r seatbelt buckles

Fail 1 May 2009 127,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r seatbelt buckles

Pass 1 May 2008 122,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2008 122,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 116,897 miles

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

Oil leak

advise handbrake only just within limits.

advise unable to check outer sills,skirts fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2006 112,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 112,820 miles

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

oil leak

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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R834 JTX is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 R834 JTX, 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 R834 JTX registered?

R834 JTX is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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