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S986 JHG

1998 Rover 620

Orange Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,143 mi
Last recorded135,143 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 JHG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 109,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 97,170 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 97,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 90,277 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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S986 JHG is a 1998 Rover 620 in Orange with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S986 JHG, 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

How do I check the history of S986 JHG?

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What year was S986 JHG registered?

S986 JHG is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S986 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S986 JHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S986 JHG have outstanding finance?

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