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T479 LEL

1999 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,528 mi
Last recorded108,528 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 LEL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,528 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 107,284 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,083 miles

exhaust centre repaired with exhaust bandage

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,083 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust centre repaired with exhaust bandage

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,245 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 102,245 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,222 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,234 miles

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

drivers wiper split on end

Fail 15 Feb 2010 93,221 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper split on end

slight bindingin offside front service brake

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,227 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,211 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,740 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Jan 2008 88,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,002 miles

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

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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T479 LEL is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T479 LEL, 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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T479 LEL is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T479 LEL safe to buy?

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