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V697 MVX

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,907 mi
Last recorded146,907 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 MVX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,907 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear trailing arm front most bushes have slight rust creep around them

front to rear brake pipes around the fuel tank corroded

front washers slightly leak

nearside rear wheel has very slight bind

offside rear shock slightly damp

Fail 15 Aug 2016 146,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, inside door (sill closing panel) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear trailing arm front most bushes have slight rust creep around them

front to rear brake pipes around the fuel tank corroded

front washers slightly leak

nearside rear wheel has very slight bind

offside rear shock slightly damp

Pass 12 Aug 2015 140,868 miles

n.s rear tyre 2mm and wearing patchy

o.s rear suspension shock absorber damp

o.s rear tyre 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,032 miles

both front to rear and rear link,brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear shockers damp

both rear tyres wearing feathered

complete exhaust becoming corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front number plate has slight crack

n.s washers slightly poor aim

rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,032 miles

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

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

both front to rear and rear link,brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear shockers damp

both rear tyres wearing feathered

complete exhaust becoming corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front number plate has slight crack

n.s washers slightly poor aim

rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 129,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 117,309 miles

NS front washer partialy blocked

both front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,688 miles

chiip in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 113,221 miles

as per vt32

Fail 11 Aug 2010 113,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight misting to n/s/f shock absober

Pass 20 Jul 2009 111,202 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2009 111,202 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2008 109,159 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2008 109,156 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 104,535 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 104,535 miles

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

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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V697 MVX is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V697 MVX, 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 V697 MVX registered?

V697 MVX is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V697 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V697 MVX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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