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V389 HVC

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 HVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,511 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,523 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,574 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 70,943 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,575 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,555 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,579 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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V389 HVC is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V389 HVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V389 HVC registered?

V389 HVC is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V389 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 HVC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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