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V673 EFT

1999 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,570 mi
Last recorded149,570 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV673 EFT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 149,570 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

car engine is over heating

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 149,569 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

car engine is over heating

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 148,817 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 148,817 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 146,950 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 146,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill on the step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck at hose clip (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 145,250 miles

both rear shockers slight misting of oil

handbrake slightly high

nearside front ball joint dust cover slightly perished

nearside front shocker slight mist of fluid

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear reg plate faded but still legible

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 145,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively "19" (8.2.2)

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

both rear shockers slight misting of oil

handbrake slightly high

nearside front ball joint dust cover slightly perished

nearside front shocker slight mist of fluid

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear reg plate faded but still legible

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,453 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 143,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2013 141,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 141,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both os tyres under inflated

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

steel wheel fitted nsf

Pass 11 Sep 2012 139,599 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 139,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 137,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 137,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 133,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 129,919 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 129,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 126,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 122,551 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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V673 EFT is a 1999 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V673 EFT, 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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V673 EFT is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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