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V712 JDU

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,809 mi
Last recorded74,809 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 JDU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 73,707 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,491 miles

splits in rear o/s tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,362 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 72,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,236 miles

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,936 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,665 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,912 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear o/s binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,245 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

excessive corrosion to various underbody component inc chassis

front wipers slightly smearing s creen

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering rack damp

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,297 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,248 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,248 miles

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

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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V712 JDU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V712 JDU, 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 V712 JDU registered?

V712 JDU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V712 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 JDU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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