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S577 SBE

1999 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 SBE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 103,023 miles

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

brake pipes next to fuel tank starting to corrode

exhaust around rear joint corroding

front brake discs getting thin

front upper suspension ball joint dust boots split

light scratching on windscreen

offside headlamp image starting to deteriorate

possible slight brake judder from offside front

rear brake disc starting to corrode

srs warning lamp on

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2010 103,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

brake pipes next to fuel tank starting to corrode

exhaust around rear joint corroding

front brake discs getting thin

front upper suspension ball joint dust boots split

light scratching on windscreen

missfire from engine under load

offside headlamp image starting to deteriorate

possible slight brake judder from offside front

rear brake disc starting to corrode

srs warning lamp on

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,798 miles

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

this vehicle is showing general surface corrosion on under body suspension and brake components

Fail 17 Dec 2009 99,798 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

this vehicle is showing general surface corrosion on under body suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,931 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

srs warning lamp on

Fail 15 Dec 2008 89,931 miles

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

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

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

front brake pad anti squeel backs coming out

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

srs warning lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,921 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 79,921 miles

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

above normal parking brake lever travel

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 67,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight leak nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 18 Oct 2005 56,330 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)

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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S577 SBE is a 1999 Rover 620 in Silver 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 S577 SBE, 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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S577 SBE is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S577 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S577 SBE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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