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V891 OKJ

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 OKJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 149,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 149,010 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 143,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 143,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 136,681 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 132,581 miles

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 110,095 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 110,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 102,048 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 102,048 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 93,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 93,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 80,554 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 80,554 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,508 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2005
Fail 17 Sep 2005 58,888 miles

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

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

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

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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V891 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V891 OKJ, 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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V891 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V891 OKJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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