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V173 EDG

1999 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 EDG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,177 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,005 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 96,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and has nail in tread.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe corroded on nearside rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and has nail in tread.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,264 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,229 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,178 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,178 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,468 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2005 39,381 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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V173 EDG is a 1999 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V173 EDG, 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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V173 EDG is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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