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S538 NOY

1999 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,055 mi
Last recorded36,055 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 NOY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,055 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 36,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,627 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 34,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,034 miles

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

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

x4 all four tyres cracking on inner and outer edges 195/65/15

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,328 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 32,325 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,345 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 30,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,759 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,743 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,369 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 24,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S538 NOY is a 1999 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S538 NOY, 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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S538 NOY is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S538 NOY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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