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V457 FBY

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,738 mi
Last recorded115,738 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 FBY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

park brake efficiency low

Fail 13 Sep 2013 115,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 106,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s hand brake reading low

o/s track rod end boot split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,401 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,836 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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V457 FBY is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V457 FBY, 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 V457 FBY registered?

V457 FBY is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V457 FBY safe to buy?

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