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V79 PBA

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 PBA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,830 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,827 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,679 miles

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

near side rear tyre will require attention

off side rear and near side rear metal brake pipes starting to rust at the ends to hoses

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,230 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust in fixings

Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 59,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,604 miles

Handbrake not holding very well,but has passed test.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,005 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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V79 PBA is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V79 PBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V79 PBA registered?

V79 PBA is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V79 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 PBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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