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V542 HKG

1999 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,120 mi
Last recorded180,120 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 HKG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 180,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 180,043 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 157,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 157,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 147,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 145,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 139,989 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 139,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 133,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2009 133,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2008 119,951 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 102,583 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 102,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 82,826 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 82,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V542 HKG is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 V542 HKG, 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 V542 HKG registered?

V542 HKG is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V542 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 HKG shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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