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V518 ECL

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 ECL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

fuel filler kneck deteriorated

os inner rack slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2013 82,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

fuel filler kneck deteriorated

os inner rack slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,645 miles

cut in osr tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,197 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,609 miles

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

Oil leak

ns washerjet needs attention. front wipers starting to leave residue on screen

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 55,559 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,125 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,125 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,126 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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V518 ECL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V518 ECL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V518 ECL registered?

V518 ECL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V518 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 ECL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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