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V551 GCS

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 GCS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,686 miles

drivers seat not securing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,686 miles

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

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

drivers seat not securing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,439 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 63,500 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 63,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,891 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,836 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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V551 GCS is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V551 GCS, 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 V551 GCS registered?

V551 GCS is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V551 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 GCS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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