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V278 HCK

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,753 mi
Last recorded182,753 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 HCK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 182,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch antislip missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted - unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 4 Sep 2014 182,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch antislip missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted - unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2013 170,786 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 170,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 167,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 163,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 159,451 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 156,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 153,958 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 153,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 151,114 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 151,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 146,889 miles

VEHICLE STRUGGLED TO REACH EMMISIONS REQUIREMENTS. †N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT. †SEVERAL STEEL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODED.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 141,979 miles

n/s headlamp lense insecure.beam test passed and lense does not move dureing normal operation

Fail 8 Aug 2006 141,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlamp lense insecure.beam test passed and lense does not move dureing normal operation

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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V278 HCK is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V278 HCK, 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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V278 HCK is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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