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V235 KBT

1999 Rover 620

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,272 mi
Last recorded144,272 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 KBT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 144,272 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 144,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 144,050 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 144,046 miles

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

both nearside tyres 1;6-2mm

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front outer drive shaft boot twisted and loose

Pass 7 Apr 2006 134,719 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 134,719 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 114,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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V235 KBT is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V235 KBT, 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 V235 KBT registered?

V235 KBT is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V235 KBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 KBT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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