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V978 GNA

1999 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,529 mi
Last recorded107,529 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 GNA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,529 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 107,215 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,619 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,619 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,028 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,564 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,690 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,690 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,713 miles

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

all 4 brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,713 miles

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

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

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

all 4 brake back plates corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,446 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,515 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,122 miles

both front seat belts slight fraying,brake pipes have been greased,o/s/f shocker slight leak

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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V978 GNA is a 1999 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V978 GNA, 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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V978 GNA is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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