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V689 GEG

1999 Rover 620

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,586 mi
Last recorded168,586 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 GEG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 168,586 miles

Corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch front end and close to n/s/r seat belt anchorage.

Exhaust cat heat shield damaged.

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 168,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch front end and close to n/s/r seat belt anchorage.

Exhaust cat heat shield damaged.

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2014 155,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 155,387 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 142,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror missing.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

High imbalance on rear brakes 50% and req att.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,360 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust and rear box heavily corroded and deteriorated,(will req att.)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Metal spare fitted to o/s/r.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

See att sht for brake fault.

n/s door mirror missing.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 126,240 miles

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

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

Centre to rear exhaust and rear box heavily corroded and deteriorated,(will req att.)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Metal spare fitted to o/s/r.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

See att sht for brake fault.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots age cracking

corrosion to floor panel

exhaust in poor condition

rear brake discs poor

suspension components corroded

suspension rubber bushes age cracking

Pass 4 May 2010 102,069 miles

see advisory sheet 294791620495

Fail 1 May 2010 102,069 miles

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

cv gaiters age cracking

dampness around all shock absorbers

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

rear discs corroded

rear supension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,533 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,685 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 76,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 62,403 miles

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

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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V689 GEG is a 1999 Rover 620 in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V689 GEG, 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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V689 GEG is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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