Rover 620
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
R389 JJWMOT history
R389 JJW is a white petrol Rover 620 first used on 5 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 124,060 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 JJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 620
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 5 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 JJW was last recorded at 124,060 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 5,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,308 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,752 miles
- Average per year
- 3,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,060 miles
- 2025 – 118,308 miles
- 2024 – 118,296 miles
- 2023 – 109,378 miles
- 2022 – 106,580 miles
- 2021 – 104,395 miles
- 2020 – 102,992 miles
- 2019 – 101,546 miles
- 2018 – 99,343 miles
- 2017 – 96,621 miles
- 2016 – 96,132 miles
- 2015 – 95,179 miles
- 2013 – 91,869 miles
- 2009 – 90,521 miles
- 2008 – 78,697 miles
- 2007 – 71,229 miles
- 2006 – 60,229 miles
- 2005 – 54,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,060 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside & Nearside Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside & Nearside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,060 miles (+5,752)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 124,060 miles
- Test number
- 737666765638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,308 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 118,308 miles
- Test number
- 489225208808
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail118,296 miles (+8,918)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,296 miles
- Test number
- 734565097804
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect + Very Dim (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust Joints Corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipes
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass109,378 miles (+2,798)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,378 miles
- Test number
- 518073333379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,580 miles (+2,185)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,580 miles
- Test number
- 315712563825
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass104,395 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,395 miles
- Test number
- 300266214800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,992 miles (+1,446)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,992 miles
- Test number
- 406075602613
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside & Nearside Outer Sill Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside Rear Wheel Arches And Inner Door Shuts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,546 miles (+2,203)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 101,546 miles
- Test number
- 888047656101
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear door shuts to wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside & nearside outer sill covers fitted
Pass99,343 miles6 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 99,343 miles
- Test number
- 928636916217
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut to rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut to rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Fail99,343 miles (+2,722)1 major5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,343 miles
- Test number
- 908090247979
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear door shut to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside & nearside outer sill covers fitted
Pass96,621 miles (+489)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,621 miles
- Test number
- 997416849089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,132 miles (+953)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,132 miles
- Test number
- 858824097223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,179 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 95,179 miles
- Test number
- 515514925041
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,869 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 91,869 miles
- Test number
- 755236893017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,861 miles (+1,340)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,861 miles
- Test number
- 276092793009
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass90,521 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 90,521 miles
- Test number
- 371979749394
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail90,521 miles (+11,824)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,521 miles
- Test number
- 770729149361
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass78,697 miles (+7,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 78,697 miles
- Test number
- 904056538369
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail71,229 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,229 miles
- Test number
- 403811547458
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront no. plate staring to deteriate
Pass71,229 miles (+11,000)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 71,229 miles
- Test number
- 531781747311
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront no. plate staring to deteriate
Pass60,229 miles (+5,848)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 60,229 miles
- Test number
- 220114736354
- NoteDampness around power steering rack
Pass54,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 54,381 miles
- Test number
- 543076135312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R389 JJW
- Does R389 JJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 JJW is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R389 JJW?
- The MOT on R389 JJW is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 JJW done?
- R389 JJW was recorded at 124,060 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,456 miles a year.
- Has R389 JJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 JJW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on R389 JJW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R389 JJW find?
- R389 JJW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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