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S279 GWU

1999 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,265 mi
Last recorded124,265 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 GWU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,265 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arch

front indicators fading

handbrake effort

o/s/f lower engine shield insecure

srs light on dash

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

f/o/s inner cv boot unclipped

high handbrake travel

r/o/s brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Jan 2012 118,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

f/o/s inner cv boot unclipped

high handbrake travel

r/o/s brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,654 miles

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

excessive travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 105,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 98,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,739 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 16 Jan 2008 91,739 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,453 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 74,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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S279 GWU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S279 GWU, 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 S279 GWU registered?

S279 GWU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S279 GWU safe to buy?

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