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V520 FDC

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 FDC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,822 miles

parking brake limit only just met

plastic overs fitted to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,506 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s front brake has a slight bind

Fail 14 Feb 2014 81,503 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s front brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,072 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,065 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,570 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,573 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,571 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Radiator in poor condition

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

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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V520 FDC is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V520 FDC, 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 V520 FDC registered?

V520 FDC is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V520 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 FDC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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