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V53 FDY

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,130 mi
Last recorded75,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 FDY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS warning light on (Testable item from April)

offside rear tyre tread heavily worn on its inner edge

steel wheel fitted to the nearside rear (rest are alloys)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge - early replacement recommended

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 65,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,595 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,595 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front tyres low tread on legal limit. †front brake pads low . †rear brake pads low.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 40,779 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 40,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inside edge ....recommend new tyre A.S.A.P

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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V53 FDY is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V53 FDY, 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 V53 FDY registered?

V53 FDY is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V53 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 FDY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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