CarVerify

Free Car Check

V501 JRH

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,698 mi
Last recorded90,698 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 JRH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside suspension upper arm fouling the pedestal/bush housing it may not be the correct arm for the car

Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal seems softer than usual for this type of car

offside suspension upper arm fouling the pedestal/bush housing it may not be the correct arm for the car

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,352 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 85,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,833 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s parking brake not pulling as much as it should do

Fail 17 Aug 2016 82,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,173 miles

fuel filler neck corroded and appears to have been leaking at some point

Fail 17 Aug 2015 79,118 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded and appears to have been leaking at some point

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,442 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 74,822 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 74,806 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,486 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,425 miles

high level brake light fault

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,407 miles

high level brake light has two bulbs not working

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2008 64,405 miles

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

high level brake light has two bulbs not working

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,309 miles

all brake hose ferrules rusty

both c.v boots starting to perish †

lack of reserve travel on hand brake

rear discs starting to wear on edges †

Fail 20 Dec 2006 51,309 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all brake hose ferrules rusty

both front c.v boots starting to perish †

lack of reserve travel on hand brake

rear discs starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,780 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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V501 JRH is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V501 JRH, 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

How do I check the history of V501 JRH?

You can check the full history of V501 JRH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V501 JRH registered?

V501 JRH is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V501 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 JRH shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V501 JRH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V501 JRH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.