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V609 EWJ

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 EWJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS OS main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,910 miles

Offside Rear top arm bush is slightly deteriated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 93,900 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear top arm bush is slightly deteriated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from filter

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,246 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,841 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 85,841 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,642 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,642 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,376 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,107 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,107 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,294 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,215 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,010 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,389 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,983 miles

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

One sector of high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,357 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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V609 EWJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V609 EWJ, 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 V609 EWJ registered?

V609 EWJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V609 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 EWJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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