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V846 EFS

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV846 EFS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 41,992 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension heavily corroded

overall brake force only just met 54%

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Q panel corrosion hole

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,488 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,202 miles

Offside rear qaurter corroded/holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,276 miles

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,180 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,178 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,415 miles

all brake pipes on car have been painted

full size sill covers fitted to car

Fail 21 Sep 2012 38,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

full size sill covers fitted to car

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes on car have been painted

nearside rear brake is slightiy binding on

offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,489 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,489 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,347 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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V846 EFS is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V846 EFS, 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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V846 EFS is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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