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V480 FFS

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,942 mi
Last recorded59,942 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 FFS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 59,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,012 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,006 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,507 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,719 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,713 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 54,704 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,729 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,556 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,556 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,634 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 47,759 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 47,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V480 FFS is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V480 FFS, 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 V480 FFS registered?

V480 FFS is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V480 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V480 FFS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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