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V720 JDU

1999 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,766 mi
Last recorded123,766 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 JDU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 123,766 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR METAL BRAKE (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Fail 11 Nov 2015 123,695 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR METAL BRAKE (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,165 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,165 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,913 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,057 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,042 miles

1 Bulb in high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,042 miles

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

1 Bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,393 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,128 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,125 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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V720 JDU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V720 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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V720 JDU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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