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T259 ARB

1999 Rover 620

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,374 mi
Last recorded141,374 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 ARB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 141,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,186 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 135,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,948 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front and rear pads thickness low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,679 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2012 107,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 99,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 85,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,494 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 64,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,874 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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T259 ARB is a 1999 Rover 620 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T259 ARB, 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 T259 ARB registered?

T259 ARB is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T259 ARB safe to buy?

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