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T163 DTR

1999 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,758 mi
Last recorded126,758 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 DTR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,758 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 126,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mid section exhaust blowing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,036 miles

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

Drivers window innop

Fail 26 Sep 2011 121,019 miles

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

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

Drivers window innop

Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,456 miles

Drivers door window innop

Fail 24 Sep 2010 116,430 miles

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

Battery insecure

Drivers door window innop

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,227 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 111,215 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 106,285 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 106,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,975 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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T163 DTR is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T163 DTR, 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 T163 DTR registered?

T163 DTR is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T163 DTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T163 DTR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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