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V620 SOC

1999 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,037 mi
Last recorded152,037 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV620 SOC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 152,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 151,560 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 145,591 miles

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 142,256 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 142,256 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 131,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs look a little worn

front brake pads look low

oil leak?

play in n/s of steering rack

rear shock absorbers damp

travell in foot brake

Pass 15 Mar 2007 131,408 miles

front and rear brake discs look a little worn

front brake pads look low

oil leak?

play in n/s of steering rack

rear shock absorbers damp

travell in foot brake

Fail 31 Aug 2006 120,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body and wheels scratched

difficult to select gears

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

no oil on dipstick

pas fluid low

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play in steering rack

steering rack area damp

Pass 31 Aug 2006 120,395 miles

body and wheels scratched

difficult to select gears

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

no oil on dipstick

pas fluid low

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play in steering rack

steering rack area damp

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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V620 SOC is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V620 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 V620 SOC registered?

V620 SOC is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V620 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V620 SOC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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