CarVerify

Free Car Check

V722 HBV

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,899 mi
Last recorded119,899 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 HBV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre split slighlty

Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,279 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer split + blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed o/s/f + n/s/f inner rack arms excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f + n/s/f upper ball join dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre split slighlty

Pass 11 Oct 2018 116,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,670 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 112,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f+n/s/f (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,323 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,860 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 101,860 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,984 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 92,690 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,220 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 89,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 86,005 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 86,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 65,052 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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V722 HBV is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V722 HBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V722 HBV?

You can check the full history of V722 HBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V722 HBV registered?

V722 HBV is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V722 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V722 HBV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V722 HBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V722 HBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.