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S895 EGT

1999 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,247 mi
Last recorded125,247 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 EGT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,625 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,625 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,361 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 113,359 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,679 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,362 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2009 94,362 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,489 miles

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

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

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

small stone chip in n/s headlamp lens

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,672 miles

exhaust rear box started to corrode

hole in nearside headlamp

small cut on offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,352 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 83,352 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 79,279 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

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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S895 EGT is a 1999 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S895 EGT, 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 S895 EGT registered?

S895 EGT is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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