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S526 JAR

1998 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,897 mi
Last recorded157,897 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 JAR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 157,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 140,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,361 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,240 miles

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,240 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,013 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,634 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,662 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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S526 JAR is a 1998 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S526 JAR, 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 S526 JAR registered?

S526 JAR is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S526 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 JAR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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