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V760 JEL

1999 Rover 620

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 JEL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 76,004 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 74,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 74,477 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on inside edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 74,414 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,756 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 58,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level on min slight imbalance front brakes16%

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,184 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,956 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,544 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 27,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

imbalance on front brakes of 16%

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Oct 2005 26,782 miles

off side front tyre just on limit

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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V760 JEL is a 1999 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V760 JEL, 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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V760 JEL is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V760 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V760 JEL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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