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S754 JGN

1998 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 JGN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 144,667 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 144,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 141,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre cutting out on outer edge o.k at mot test

Fail 5 Sep 2008 141,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 141,958 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 138,993 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 124,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 124,752 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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S754 JGN is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S754 JGN, 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 S754 JGN registered?

S754 JGN is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S754 JGN safe to buy?

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