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S526 EDP

1999 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 EDP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,492 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,977 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,869 miles

slight damage edge of drivers seat belt.........

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,046 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 623?

Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
4,621
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,216
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,228
Stop lamp not working 1,886
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S526 EDP is a 1999 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 623 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S526 EDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 623 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S526 EDP registered?

S526 EDP is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S526 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 EDP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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