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V428 FBJ

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 FBJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,943 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

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)

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,943 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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)

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,359 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing and in poor condition

n/s/r antiroll bar link has play in top bush

rear brake pipes from calipers to brake flexi pipes rusty

rear no plate deteriated

underside of vehicle showing sign's of rust

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,233 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,638 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Oil leak

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE LETTERS FADING

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 63,525 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

REAR NUMBER PLATE LETTERS FADING

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,208 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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V428 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V428 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V428 FBJ registered?

V428 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V428 FBJ safe to buy?

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