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S304 JOH

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,069 mi
Last recorded81,069 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 JOH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,069 miles

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

fuel filler pipe near connection with tank heavily corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 81,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

fuel filler pipe near connection with tank heavily corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,300 miles

n/s and the o/s rear tyres are badly cracked

n/s rear top swivel cover is in poor condition

o/s front top swivel cover badly cracked

rear anti roll bar very rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2012 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and the o/s rear tyres are badly cracked

n/s rear top swivel cover is in poor condition

o/s front top swivel cover badly cracked

rear anti roll bar very rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,604 miles

n/s front top swivel cover split

n/s rear top swivel cover split

front brake pads are getting low

n/s and the o/s front track rod end covers are split

n/s and the o/s rear brake pipes are starting to rust

n/s front floor is starting to rust

o/s and the n/s frontlower swivel covers are splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 69,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 56,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 56,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,411 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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S304 JOH is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 87,890 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 S304 JOH, 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 27 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S304 JOH registered?

S304 JOH is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S304 JOH safe to buy?

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