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V48 FCU

1999 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

130,998 mi
Last recorded130,998 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 FCU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 130,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in , inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full chassis (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,748 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,600 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust poor condition (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,952 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 119,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,143 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 108,553 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 101,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,964 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,964 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,715 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 90,715 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 84,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 77,660 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 71,274 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,374 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 64,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,236 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 57,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V48 FCU is a 1999 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 V48 FCU, 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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V48 FCU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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