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V743 FPT

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 FPT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 151,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 151,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 144,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 144,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 133,882 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2013 133,882 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2012 121,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 121,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 113,078 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 112,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 102,503 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 102,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 94,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 83,095 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,963 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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V743 FPT is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red 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 V743 FPT, 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 V743 FPT registered?

V743 FPT is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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