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S151 PCW

1999 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,310 mi
Last recorded62,310 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 PCW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 62,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,095 miles

Slight play O/S/inner rack joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,993 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,911 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,911 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake discs corroded

front brake pads below half worn

wiper blades insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,765 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n.s.f. tyre low on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 148,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,957 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 110,502 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S151 PCW is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S151 PCW, 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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S151 PCW is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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