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V526 ECL

1999 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 ECL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 117,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 35,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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V526 ECL is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V526 ECL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V526 ECL?

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What year was V526 ECL registered?

V526 ECL is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V526 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 ECL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V526 ECL have outstanding finance?

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