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V234 XFE

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 XFE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,143 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,001 miles

both rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,981 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,987 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel

both rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

offside rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping

various ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 173,306 miles

3 bulbs not working center brake light

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,288 miles

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

3 bulbs not working center brake light

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,950 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 64,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,691 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre tread lumpy

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,437 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,435 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,324 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,857 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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V234 XFE is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V234 XFE, 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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V234 XFE is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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