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L179 DKM

1994 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,214 mi
Last recorded42,214 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 620113,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 DKM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,214 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,550 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake has long travel

nearside rear brake pad low [approx 2mm]

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 40,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L179 DKM is a 1994 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 113,243 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 L179 DKM, 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 32 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L179 DKM registered?

L179 DKM is a 1994 Rover 620, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L179 DKM safe to buy?

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