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V232 EFH

1999 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 EFH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 135,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion inside the door arch

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion wing arch

mist of oil from gear box

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,854 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inside the door arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 131,854 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inside the door arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 124,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,719 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooht

Rear bumper damage

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 116,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooht

Rear bumper damage

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 112,933 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,879 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,839 miles

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,550 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,166 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank strapd carroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear underbody of vehicle rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2010 98,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brakes slight bind

fuel tank strapd carroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear underbody of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,218 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 65,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,027 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V232 EFH is a 1999 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V232 EFH, 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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V232 EFH is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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