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L227 KVT

1994 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

126,889 mi
Last recorded126,889 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 620113,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 KVT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,889 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2019 126,889 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,389 miles

head lamp patterns poor

suspension dust covers poor

Fail 2 Dec 2016 125,384 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen chipped headlamp aims poor suspension dust covers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 122,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr closing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,620 miles

both rear sills corroded not to excess

rear brake discs scored

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 120,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear sills corroded not to excess

rear brake discs scored

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,589 miles

middle exhaust corroded o/s cv boot pin holed front bumper damaged fuel cap cracked still seals rear arches corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 115,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle exhaust corroded o/s cv boot pin holed front bumper damaged fuel cap cracked still seals rear arches corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,427 miles

both headlight images very poor to limit

slam panle loose, fuel cap damaged sealing ok , rear arches corroded, exhaust rusty,all coil springs rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2012 111,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slam panle loose, fuel cap damaged sealing ok , rear arches corroded, exhaust rusty,all coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,220 miles

battery bracket loose

both front drop link bushes poor condition but no play

both rear trailing arm bushes have very slight play

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white light

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp but no hole found

o/s/r tyre poor condition,side wall cracking and close to limit

sill covers fitted

windscreen has chip less than 10mm in zone A

Fail 12 Nov 2011 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery bracket loose

both front drop link bushes poor condition but no play

both rear trailing arm bushes have very slight play

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/r light lense damaged but not showing white light

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp but no hole found

o/s/r tyre poor condition,side wall cracking and close to limit

sill covers fitted

windscreen has chip less than 10mm in zone A

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 103,091 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,307 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,304 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,774 miles

nearside rear lamp has small crack in lens

Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 94,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,516 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

hand brake travel+exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 84,769 miles

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

accident damage to body panels and bumpers

nsf tyre worn hard on inner tread

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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L227 KVT is a 1994 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L227 KVT, 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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L227 KVT is a 1994 Rover 620, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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