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T285 EFJ

1999 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

722,302 mi
Last recorded722,302 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 EFJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 722,302 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 72,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,169 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,951 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 59,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2005 56,741 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION REPAIRED WITH FOIL AND STRAPS

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

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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T285 EFJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T285 EFJ, 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 T285 EFJ registered?

T285 EFJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T285 EFJ safe to buy?

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