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J20 GEO

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GEO
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2021 37,878 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 37,812 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,684 miles

both rear tyres outer tread split

Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,749 miles

Advise both front tyres are cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2016 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise both front tyres are cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,055 miles

Advise both front tyre outer treads cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,301 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,301 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,227 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,214 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,697 miles

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 20,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,749 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 825?

Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,080
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
5,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,646
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,511
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,111
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,022
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J20 GEO is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 78,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 GEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 825 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 GEO registered?

J20 GEO is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is J20 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 GEO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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