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S8 JVV

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,715 mi
Last recorded69,715 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,559 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,559 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,504 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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S8 JVV is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S8 JVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 JVV registered?

S8 JVV is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S8 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 JVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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