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S438 LFJ

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,837 mi
Last recorded55,837 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 LFJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,837 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 55,821 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,183 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 37,183 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,739 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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S438 LFJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S438 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S438 LFJ?

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What year was S438 LFJ registered?

S438 LFJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S438 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 LFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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