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S484 VEL

1999 Rover 620

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 VEL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in exhaust system

front plate cracked

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,603 miles

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in front cross member

Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,601 miles

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

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

corrosion in front cross member

corrosion in exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2015 114,989 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

offside rear bumper damage

Fail 4 Feb 2015 114,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear bumper damage

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,510 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,416 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 100,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,729 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2009 82,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate poor condition

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

track rod ends incorrect fixings

Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,991 miles

front brake discs corroding

very slight binding front brakes

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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S484 VEL is a 1999 Rover 620 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S484 VEL, 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 S484 VEL registered?

S484 VEL is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S484 VEL safe to buy?

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