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L179 JBH

1993 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 620113,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 JBH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 141,532 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 141,532 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 141,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 135,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 130,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 124,916 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 124,916 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 JBH is a 1993 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 113,414 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 JBH, 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 33 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 JBH registered?

L179 JBH is a 1993 Rover 620, first registered on 7 December 1993.

Is L179 JBH safe to buy?

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