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R949 JJE

1998 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 JJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 105,870 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 105,853 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

rear registration number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 90,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2007 81,215 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 81,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 75,039 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

front number plate starting to discolour.

front pads low.

hand brake travel high.

srs light on.

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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R949 JJE is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R949 JJE, 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 R949 JJE registered?

R949 JJE is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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