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V969 XBW

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,254 mi
Last recorded76,254 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 XBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 76,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper ball joint split pin missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension/braking/exhaust compontents have surface corrossion

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2022 75,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension/braking/exhaust compontents have surface corrossion

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,493 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,782 miles

Surface corrosion on brake discs

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,064 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspenion

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,064 miles

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspenion

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,947 miles

corrosion to rear anti rollbar

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,980 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,146 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,146 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear 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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V969 XBW is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V969 XBW, 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 V969 XBW registered?

V969 XBW is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V969 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V969 XBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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