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V581 SOC

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 SOC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 131,869 miles

srs light on

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 131,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

SRS Light shows a fault

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,675 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 127,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 126,469 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition N/S in particular

Fail 6 Sep 2010 126,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition N/S in particular

Pass 17 Sep 2009 124,719 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 118,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 118,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,966 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 106,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,303 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 SOC is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V581 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

V581 SOC is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V581 SOC safe to buy?

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