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V549 HKG

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 HKG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,499 miles

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

both rear tyres -tread low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 128,290 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

o/s head light beam pattern poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,474 miles

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f head lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,334 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 103,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,053 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 91,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,960 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2008 84,960 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,378 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2007 77,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2006 69,914 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 69,914 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 63,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sills covers fitted

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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V549 HKG is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V549 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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V549 HKG is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V549 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V549 HKG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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