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V890 DPV

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 DPV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,963 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel tank feed and brether pipes corred

rear disce pitted and corred

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,748 miles

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all shocker low damping

n/s/r fuel filler pipes rusty

water leaking on o/s of the rad and wetting wires

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all shocker low damping

n/s/r fuel filler pipes rusty

water leaking on o/s of the rad and wetting wires

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,590 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 175,391 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,520 miles

Heat shield on centre exhaust loose.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Heat shield on centre exhaust loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel insecure in boot.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,287 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 33,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,523 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V890 DPV is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V890 DPV, 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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What year was V890 DPV registered?

V890 DPV is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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