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V677 LWU

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV677 LWU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 58,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side as age related corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2026 58,202 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 51,227 miles

Surface rust on components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,496 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 Dec 2020 48,472 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 46,069 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 43,730 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 Oct 2015 42,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,676 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 40,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,994 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,040 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,355 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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V677 LWU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V677 LWU, 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 V677 LWU registered?

V677 LWU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V677 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V677 LWU shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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