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V488 MAS

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 MAS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,309 miles

SRS light on dash

engine sump slightly damp

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalance

front bumper scuffed

front registration plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front windscreen cracked

fuel filler and vent pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear ineer brake disc slightly corroded

windows inop

Fail 29 Jun 2010 106,309 miles

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

front brakes imbalance

front bumper scuffed

front registration plate cracked

SRS light on dash

engine sump slightly damp

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front windscreen cracked

fuel filler and vent pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear ineer brake disc slightly corroded

windows inop

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,899 miles

SRS light on dash

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system slight corroded

front brake fluctuating on rollers

front registration plate scuffed

nearside front ABS ring covered grease

nearside wiper torn

offside front rack end slight movement

offside rear brake back plate deteriorating

offside tail gate dented

Fail 8 Jun 2009 96,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

SRS light on dash

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system slight corroded

front brake fluctuating on rollers

front registration plate scuffed

handbrake poor performance

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front ABS ring covered grease

nearside wiper torn

offside front rack end slight movement

offside rear brake back plate deteriorating

offside tail gate dented

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,619 miles

air bag light stays on dash

both rear tyres perished

coolant radiator ,poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,619 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light stays on dash

both front tyres v low tread

both rear tyres perished

coolant radiator ,poor condition

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,331 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

rear brake discs , surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2006 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coolant radiator,poor condition

exhaust corroded

offside front shock absorber weeping

offside rear boot lid damaged

tank support straps corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,945 miles

coolant radiator,poor condition

exhaust corroded

offside front shock absorber weeping

offside rear boot lid damaged

tank support straps corroded

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 MAS is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MAS, 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 MAS registered?

V488 MAS is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V488 MAS safe to buy?

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