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S513 UBL

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 UBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,864 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 134,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 129,327 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 129,322 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 121,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both headlamps poor patterns and alignment on minimum

handbrake travel on limit

oil very low

pulkley noise from engine

rear number plate very deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2009 121,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both headlamps poor patterns and alignment on minimum

handbrake travel on limit

oil very low

pulkley noise from engine

rear number plate very deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2008 113,825 miles

battery insecure

drivers door window faulty

engine oil leak (filter?)

front tyres wearing on edges (tracking?)

high stop lamp bulbs inoperative

off side headlamp beam patttern poor

wiper blade operation poor

Fail 7 Apr 2008 113,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

drivers door window faulty

engine oil leak (filter?)

front tyres wearing on edges (tracking?)

high stop lamp bulbs inoperative

off side headlamp beam patttern poor

wiper blade operation poor

Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,173 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 105,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,189 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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S513 UBL is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S513 UBL, 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 S513 UBL registered?

S513 UBL is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S513 UBL safe to buy?

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