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V204 KBM

1999 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,674 mi
Last recorded113,674 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 KBM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers weak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

damage to rear bumper

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 101,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake pads worn lower than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

temporary fuel cap fitted lockable

Fail 5 Nov 2016 101,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads worn lower than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

temporary fuel cap fitted lockable

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 18 Dec 2015 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,376 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe from resevoir to pump weeping

Fail 27 Sep 2014 86,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe from resevoir to pump weeping

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,636 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Sep 2013 78,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,882 miles

front end damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2012 68,882 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front end damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,882 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on outter tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,819 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,818 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,739 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,897 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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V204 KBM is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V204 KBM, 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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V204 KBM is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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