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Rover 420

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T526 ACWMOT history

T526 ACW is a red diesel Rover 420 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
106,043 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 ACW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T526 ACW was last recorded at 106,043 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 1,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,639 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,404 miles
Average per year
3,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,043 miles
  • 2022 – 104,639 miles
  • 2021 – 103,392 miles
  • 2020 – 102,271 miles
  • 2019 – 100,294 miles
  • 2018 – 96,277 miles
  • 2016 – 92,360 miles
  • 2015 – 89,410 miles
  • 2014 – 86,103 miles
  • 2013 – 82,695 miles
  • 2012 – 78,925 miles
  • 2011 – 75,766 miles
  • 2010 – 70,803 miles
  • 2009 – 65,112 miles
  • 2008 – 62,136 miles
  • 2007 – 57,286 miles
  • 2006 – 54,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,043 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,043 miles (+1,404)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    377882438958
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass104,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    649232605546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,639 miles (+1,247)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    620436866649
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,392 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    546910380655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,271 miles (+1,977)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    840747020048
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,294 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,294 miles
    Test number
    134855262457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    227297323986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,275 miles (+3,915)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    340931437143
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  9. Pass92,360 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    954983473927
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside front tyres worn to 3-4mm and worn slightly on edges

  10. Pass89,410 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    390945207870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    779298854278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,103 miles (+3,408)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    117128554219
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass82,695 miles (+3,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    108413753213
    • NoteCentre and rear section exhaust corroded
    • NoteOffside/nearside front disc pads worn to about 3-4mm

  14. Pass78,925 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    875685252224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,766 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    256730051245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass75,766 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    448090251241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    834756340264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,803 miles (+5,691)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    753956040210
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,112 miles (+2,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    140397379034
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    252172278020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,136 miles (+4,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    880032978074
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass57,286 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,286 miles
    Test number
    712358577027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    481692676045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 ACW

Does T526 ACW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 ACW expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 ACW?
The MOT on T526 ACW expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 ACW done?
T526 ACW was recorded at 106,043 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 3,019 miles a year.
Has T526 ACW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 ACW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T526 ACW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T526 ACW find?
T526 ACW failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 9 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.

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