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V272 FOT

1999 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,527 mi
Last recorded258,527 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 FOT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 258,527 miles

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

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

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

oil leak (filter)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 239,097 miles

cover sills

Pass 1 Sep 2014 220,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 200,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cover sills

Pass 30 Aug 2012 179,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 155,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 128,327 miles

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)

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

slight accident damage tailgate / bumper

srs light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,764 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 101,756 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 86,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 85,936 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,214 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 72,214 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,442 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 62,442 miles

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

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

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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V272 FOT is a 1999 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V272 FOT, 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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V272 FOT is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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