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V853 JPU

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 JPU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 141,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 129,544 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 129,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2008 116,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2007 101,124 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 101,124 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,285 miles

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

sill covers fitted

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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V853 JPU is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V853 JPU, 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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V853 JPU is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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