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V729 ELF

1999 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 ELF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,168 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,152 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 85,085 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 81,618 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,957 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 77,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 59,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V729 ELF is a 1999 Rover 620 in White 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 V729 ELF, 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 V729 ELF registered?

V729 ELF is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V729 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 ELF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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