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V996 JCY

1999 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,073 mi
Last recorded66,073 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 JCY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,073 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension slightly corroded

plastic covers over sills

Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension slightly corroded

plastic covers over sills

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,145 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

damp stain on fuel tank

sill trims fitted & under covers

Fail 29 Aug 2019 63,145 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under side of car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

damp stain on fuel tank

sill trims fitted & under covers

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear flexi ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear flexi ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

sill trims fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,534 miles

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosionon all 4 coil springs

wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

power steering rack & pipes misted with oil

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on diesel tank straps

Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on diesel tank straps

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosionon all 4 coil springs

power steering rack & pipes misted with oil

wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,199 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on petrol tank straps

engine & under trims fitted

oil leak

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

sill trims fitted

slight restricted free movement on n/s/r wheel

wear on brake pedal antislip

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

sill trims fitted

slight restricted free movement on n/s/r wheel

wear on brake pedal antislip

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre mirror loose

sill trims fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,621 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre mirror loose

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar corroding.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,866 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,234 miles

covers over both outer-sills.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,987 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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V996 JCY is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V996 JCY, 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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V996 JCY is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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