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S729 DFE

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,277 mi
Last recorded182,277 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 DFE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 182,277 miles

All Front Suspension Components Corroded But no Seriously Weakend

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 182,277 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All Front Suspension Components Corroded But no Seriously Weakend

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 167,922 miles

Front Suspension Arms, Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

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

Rear Subframe, Suspension Arms, Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 167,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

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

Front Suspension Arms, Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

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

Rear Subframe, Suspension Arms, Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,309 miles

Front Suspension Arms, Coil Springs and Anti-roll Bar All Corrored But not Seriously Weakend

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

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

Rear Subframe, Suspension Arms and Coil Springs + Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 140,449 miles

Front Suspension Coil Springs, Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seiously Weakend.

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

Nearside Fuel Pipes Corrored

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

Rear Subframe, Suspension Coil Springs and Suspension Arms are All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 140,449 miles

Front Suspension Coil Springs, Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seiously Weakend.

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

Nearside Fuel Pipes Corrored

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe, Suspension Coil Springs and Suspension Arms are All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,817 miles

Front Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Fuel Pipes Corrored

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

One Steel and Alloy Wheels Fitted On Rear Axle Tyre Size Correct

Rear Subframe and Suspension Arms All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 123,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Fuel Pipes Corrored

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

One Steel and Alloy Wheels Fitted On Rear Axle Tyre Size Correct

Rear Subframe and Suspension Arms All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,351 miles

Front Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

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

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

Rear Subframe and Suspension Arms Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Fail 11 Feb 2013 106,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

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

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

Rear Subframe and Suspension Arms Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,783 miles

Different Speed Rated Tyres Fitted. ( V on Front H on Rear )

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,017 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,016 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,822 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 51,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,720 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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S729 DFE is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S729 DFE, 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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S729 DFE is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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