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V657 FJB

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,016 mi
Last recorded75,016 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 FJB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 75,016 miles

drivers front tyre inner sidewall damaged

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Fail 14 May 2012 74,966 miles

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

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

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

drivers front tyre inner sidewall damaged

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,242 miles

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

dent in drivers front wheel rim

passenger front tyre badly worn inner edge and sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,850 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,654 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,157 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,489 miles

Handbrake requires attention on nearside, not working as well as offside

Shock absorbers feel weak all round

Some fluctuation on rear footbrake

Fail 12 Feb 2007 50,483 miles

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

Handbrake requires attention on nearside, not working as well as offside

Shock absorbers feel weak all round

there is fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,459 miles

handbrake has slightly long travel

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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V657 FJB is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V657 FJB, 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 V657 FJB registered?

V657 FJB is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V657 FJB safe to buy?

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