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V526 VNH

1999 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 VNH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished badly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 94,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished badly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,905 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake looks like it has been binding. pads crumbly

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,004 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fuel hose leaking spill off hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,455 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,339 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,997 miles

rear centre seatbelt has been removed. VOSA requirements state vehicle does not require a seatbelt to be fitted in this seat position. (See VOSA sheet att.)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear centre seatbelt has been removed. VOSA requirements state vehicle does not require a seatbelt to be fitted in this seat position. (See VOSA sheet att.)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,581 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 39,496 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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V526 VNH is a 1999 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V526 VNH, 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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What year was V526 VNH registered?

V526 VNH is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V526 VNH safe to buy?

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