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T497 LAR

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,942 mi
Last recorded111,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 LAR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 111,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear under sills coroding

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 110,291 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,304 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper split pin missing on locking nut

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,532 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,219 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 79,219 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise adjustment of parking brake

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre age cracking [advise new tyres]

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread depth [inside edge]

wiper blades poor

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread depth [inside edge]

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,619 miles

corrosion starting o/s/r wheel arch

front brake pads starting to get low

headlamp image poor

some corrosion on brake discs

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,225 miles

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

some corrosion onfront brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,051 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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T497 LAR is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T497 LAR, 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 T497 LAR registered?

T497 LAR is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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