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S420 WPP

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,109 mi
Last recorded178,109 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 WPP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 178,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 172,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 172,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 165,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate slightly detorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 165,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate slightly detorated

Pass 25 Feb 2010 160,258 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

ns head light poor pattern

pas reservoir area damp

rear brake disc,s rusty

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in ns front rack end

Fail 25 Feb 2010 160,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

ns head light poor pattern

pas reservoir area damp

rear brake disc,s rusty

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in ns front rack end

Pass 25 Feb 2009 150,772 miles

front brake pads getting low

ns head light has poor pattern

ns wiper blade split

rear brake pipes to caliper corroded. ok at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2008 137,138 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 137,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 123,306 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT32 ADVISE SHEET

Fail 5 Mar 2007 123,306 miles

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

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

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSF HEADLAMP CRACKED OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2006 110,574 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 110,574 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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S420 WPP is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S420 WPP, 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 S420 WPP registered?

S420 WPP is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S420 WPP safe to buy?

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