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V179 LOA

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 LOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 147,929 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted sills not fully inspected

Fail 18 Dec 2013 147,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted sills not fully inspected

Pass 17 Dec 2012 140,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 140,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,457 miles

slight play rear top[ strut mounts, o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Nov 2011 133,457 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play rear top[ strut mounts, o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Dec 2010 128,326 miles

n/s cv gaitor greece

Fail 14 Dec 2010 128,326 miles

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

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

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

n/s cv gaitor greece

Pass 10 Dec 2009 120,888 miles

Handbrake travel

Fail 10 Dec 2009 120,888 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Handbrake travel

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 120,861 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 114,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,417 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 108,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 101,830 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 95,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 95,742 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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V179 LOA is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V179 LOA, 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 V179 LOA registered?

V179 LOA is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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