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J44 EGA

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,651 mi
Last recorded124,651 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 EGA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

high level brake lamp inoperative

offside front internal door handle inscure

Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory side miror slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory side miror slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 110,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,034 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,710 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 86,710 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,228 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 78,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 62,876 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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J44 EGA is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 87,890 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 J44 EGA, 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 27 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J44 EGA is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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