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V857 JGX

1999 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 JGX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

atten washers

Fail 16 Jul 2014 78,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

atten washers

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,087 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 73,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,148 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,148 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,815 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 33,522 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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V857 JGX is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V857 JGX, 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

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What year was V857 JGX registered?

V857 JGX is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V857 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V857 JGX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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