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T288 TEJ

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,670 mi
Last recorded101,670 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 TEJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 101,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,929 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 93,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,665 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 64,347 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,795 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,795 miles

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

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

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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T288 TEJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T288 TEJ, 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 T288 TEJ registered?

T288 TEJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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