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S579 UEW

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 UEW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 138,150 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 138,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 126,447 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 126,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 112,880 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 112,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,237 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 100,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,862 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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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S579 UEW is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S579 UEW, 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

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What year was S579 UEW registered?

S579 UEW is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S579 UEW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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