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V917 DRN

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 DRN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,733 miles

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

both rear discs back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded

travel on brake pedal

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear discs back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded

travel on brake pedal

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,451 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,428 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,684 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,671 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,613 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,707 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,791 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 28,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 27,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,610 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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V917 DRN is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V917 DRN, 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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V917 DRN is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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