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T522 DCU

1999 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,789 mi
Last recorded130,789 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 DCU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 130,789 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 130,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 125,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 113,027 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 106,009 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 93,780 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,148 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 82,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major 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)

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

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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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T522 DCU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T522 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T522 DCU?

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What year was T522 DCU registered?

T522 DCU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T522 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 DCU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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