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V388 FBJ

1999 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 FBJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 128,772 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,781 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,213 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,950 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,995 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,006 miles

Crack in zone b under 40mm.

Drivers seat belt webbing very slightly damaged.

Slight leak from power steering rack.

rear brake pads low.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,006 miles

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

Crack in zone b under 40mm.

Drivers seat belt webbing very slightly damaged.

Slight leak from power steering rack.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,131 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,131 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 75,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,985 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 63,251 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 63,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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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V388 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V388 FBJ, 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 V388 FBJ registered?

V388 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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