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R937 JVE

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,914 mi
Last recorded58,914 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 JVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,866 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lazy and not locking out

child seat fitted

radiator core badly corroded and looks like starting to leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 55,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake lazy and not locking out

child seat fitted

radiator core badly corroded and looks like starting to leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,914 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 47,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,779 miles

50% of center rear stop lamp working

Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

50% of center rear stop lamp working

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,130 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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R937 JVE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R937 JVE, 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 R937 JVE registered?

R937 JVE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R937 JVE safe to buy?

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