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V138 GPX

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,770 mi
Last recorded45,770 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 GPX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension corroding

offside rear light lense damaged

rear floor corrosion forming

slight weepage of oil from steering rack pinion

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension corroding

slight dampness around steering rack pinion seal

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension corroding

slight dampness around steering rack pinion seal

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,611 miles

offside rear & nearside rear rear lamps taped over damaged areas

Fail 14 Sep 2011 42,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear & nearside rear rear lamps taped over damaged areas

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,784 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear lamps lenses damaged

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear lamps lenses damaged

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

power steering rack pinion damp

Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,645 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

power steering rack pinion damp

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,888 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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V138 GPX is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V138 GPX, 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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What year was V138 GPX registered?

V138 GPX is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V138 GPX safe to buy?

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