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V581 JAE

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,460 mi
Last recorded64,460 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 JAE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,460 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,277 miles

c/v gaiters perishing

front top balljoint covers deteriorated

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded @ covers

struggled with emissions test

suspension,rear inner sills/chassis-corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,050 miles

corrosion to exhaust, rear inner sills, front suspension & braking components

front pads wearing low

front wipers smearing screen

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,008 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f belt latch worn

rear inner sills starting corrosion

struggled with emissions test

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,706 miles

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

n/s/f belt latch sticking

struggled with emissions test

Fail 23 Jan 2016 51,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake efforts showing distortion

n/s/f belt latch sticking

struggled with emissions test

unable to properly assess o/s/r hub/tyre etc due to bind

Fail 18 Dec 2014 49,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,968 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,349 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,083 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 35,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,601 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 19,127 miles

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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V581 JAE is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V581 JAE, 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 V581 JAE registered?

V581 JAE is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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