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V197 MVW

1999 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 MVW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 143,838 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,364 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,842 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 127,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 127,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 119,930 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 119,930 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,186 miles

nearside rear sill slight corrosion on outer

offside rear sill slight corrosion on outer

Fail 3 Jun 2013 111,186 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear sill slight corrosion on outer

nearside rear tyre low tyre pressure

offside rear sill slight corrosion on outer

Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted making examination impossible.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 102,031 miles

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted making examination impossible.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,168 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted making examination impossible.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 95,168 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted making examination impossible.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,934 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,098 miles

offside handbrake only 50% of nearside reading.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,259 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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V197 MVW is a 1999 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V197 MVW, 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 V197 MVW registered?

V197 MVW is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V197 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 MVW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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