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V488 ECL

1999 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 ECL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 120,425 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

sill skirts fitted over outer sills

Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn off on edges close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge and on the legal limit

sill skirts fitted over outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,612 miles

ADVISE REAR SILENCER WHOLED AND BLOWING

ADVISE REG PLATES IN POOR CONDITION, N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, WASHERS NOT WORKING WELL

Fail 29 Jun 2009 110,612 miles

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

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

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

ADVISE REG PLATES IN POOR CONDITION, N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, WASHERS NOT WORKING WELL

Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,832 miles

2 washer jets blocked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

high level stop light not working

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2008 100,832 miles

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

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

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

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

2 washer jets blocked

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

high level stop light not working

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 90,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

advise n/s/f head light dim †advise rear reg plate poor condition †advise nail in o/s/r tyre †advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,509 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

rear reg plate poor condition

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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V488 ECL is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V488 ECL, 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 V488 ECL registered?

V488 ECL is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V488 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 ECL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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