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T530 TFE

1999 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,232 mi
Last recorded192,232 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 TFE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 192,232 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 192,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 167,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 167,467 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 142,171 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 142,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,332 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 114,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,495 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jul 2009 69,387 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 69,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 63,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.

n/s/r tyre perished in treaded area.

o/s/r tyre has a split in treaded area but not through to ply at present.

surface corrosion in exhaust centre section.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,226 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.

n/s/r tyre perished in treaded area.

o/s/r tyre has a split in treaded area but not through to ply at present.

surface corrosion in exhaust centre section.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 45,121 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 45,121 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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T530 TFE is a 1999 Rover 620 in Gold 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 T530 TFE, 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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T530 TFE is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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