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V979 DTD

1999 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 DTD
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,208 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 106,160 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,555 miles

small stone chip to zone b

Fail 8 Dec 2008 95,555 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

small stone chip to zone b

Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,780 miles

plastic sills fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2007 84,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic sills fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,326 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 62,326 miles

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

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

nsr tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm worn on outer edge

plastic covers fitted to sills

How Reliable is the Rover 623?

Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
4,621
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,216
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,228
Stop lamp not working 1,886
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V979 DTD is a 1999 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 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 623 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V979 DTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 623 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V979 DTD registered?

V979 DTD is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V979 DTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V979 DTD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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