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T128 TFA

1999 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 TFA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 140,261 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag/srs warning lamp illuminated indicating a possible fault

both rear brake back plates deteriorated but fixings remain secure

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 140,261 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag/srs warning lamp illuminated indicating a possible fault

both rear brake back plates deteriorated but fixings remain secure

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 133,162 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

airbag light on, indicating a possible fault

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc scored, not considered excessive

plastic cill covers fitted, not allowing a full corrosion inspection

smoke under heavy acceleration, not considered excessive

Fail 25 Mar 2011 133,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

airbag light on, indicating a possible fault

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc scored, not considered excessive

plastic cill covers fitted, not allowing a full corrosion inspection

smoke under heavy acceleration, not considered excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on indicating a possible fault with system

engine oil leak

handbrake travel, not considered excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2010 125,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on indicating a possible fault with system

engine oil leak

handbrake travel, not considered excessive

Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,459 miles

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

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

SRS (airbag) light illuminated on dash

all brake backplates corroded heavily

black smoke emmited under heavy acceleration, not considered excessive

underbody surface corrosion detected

Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SRS (airbag) light illuminated on dash

all brake backplates corroded heavily

underbody surface corrosion detected

Pass 3 Apr 2008 112,870 miles

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

airbag (SRS) light illuminated on dashboard display

slight handbrake travel

Fail 3 Apr 2008 112,861 miles

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

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

airbag (SRS) light illuminated on dashboard display

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2007 107,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 107,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ns washer jet blocked

osf seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2006
Fail 7 Mar 2006 104,425 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T128 TFA is a 1999 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T128 TFA, 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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T128 TFA is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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