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S917 GNU

1999 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 GNU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 107,865 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,404 miles

front inner discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,475 miles

Oil leak

front brakes sligt binding

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2010 55,475 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front brakes sligt binding

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,112 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 50,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,035 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,035 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 47,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres on 2.5mm.

front number plate cracked.

scratch to offside front wing and bumper.

slight damage to nearside front alloy wheel.

various suspension bushes splitting/perishing.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,912 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 43,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside washer jet partially blocked

oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

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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S917 GNU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S917 GNU, 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 S917 GNU registered?

S917 GNU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S917 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S917 GNU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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