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S247 CDP

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,059 mi
Last recorded143,059 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 CDP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2015 143,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s bonnet hinge broken but surcure when bonnet is closed

rear outer metal brake pipes surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 135,452 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 135,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 129,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,893 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 120,449 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front bonnet nearside hinge broken loose

long travel of parking brake

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2010 120,449 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front bonnet nearside hinge broken loose

long travel of parking brake

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2009 113,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long travel of parking brake

Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,807 miles

long travel of parking brake

Fail 29 Jan 2008 107,588 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid level down

long travel of parking brake

Pass 29 Jan 2008 107,588 miles

brake fluid level down

long travel of parking brake

Pass 23 Jan 2007 101,453 miles

all as per previous sheet except 008 012 013 and 009 rectified

Fail 22 Jan 2007 101,453 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

long travel of parking brake

noise from offside rear brake

offside front tyre worn on stepped tread

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,947 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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S247 CDP is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S247 CDP, 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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What year was S247 CDP registered?

S247 CDP is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S247 CDP safe to buy?

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