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T526 HFJ

1999 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,352 mi
Last recorded149,352 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 HFJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 149,352 miles

front No plate slightly cracked

windsrceen slightly marked by wipers

Fail 28 Mar 2015 149,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front No plate slightly cracked

windsrceen slightly marked by wipers

Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,427 miles

Oil leak

front No plate cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2014 143,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front No plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 136,077 miles

Oil leak

front No plate cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2013 135,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front No plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 130,035 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2012 129,750 miles

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

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

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

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

battery inscure

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,826 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 122,673 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2010 117,107 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 111,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 107,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 101,044 miles

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

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

both wipers blades split on ends

Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,332 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

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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T526 HFJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T526 HFJ, 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 T526 HFJ registered?

T526 HFJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T526 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T526 HFJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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