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M279 YFA

1995 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,452 mi
Last recorded46,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 620110,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 YFA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight body damage

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All tyres have surface cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,165 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/F wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to N/S/F wing and bumper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,209 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outter side walls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,540 miles

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

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

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,302 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 26,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,461 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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M279 YFA is a 1995 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 110,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M279 YFA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M279 YFA registered?

M279 YFA is a 1995 Rover 620, first registered on 26 July 1995.

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