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V871 EGC

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 EGC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,463 miles

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

fan belt badly perished. advise replacement

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 61,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,053 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,748 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily

fanbelt perrished

Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily

fanbelt perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,355 miles

engine oily

rear tyres wearing inner

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,832 miles

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

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

fan belt badly perrished

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

offside wiper blade smeary and blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,616 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

slight brake bind on rear wheels

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily

fan belt perrished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

steering rack damp?

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not clamped down

fan belt deteriorated

offside steering rack damp?

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt perrishing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,197 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,505 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 43,919 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,522 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust poor condition

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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V871 EGC is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V871 EGC, 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 V871 EGC registered?

V871 EGC is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V871 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 EGC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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