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M99 DEK

1997 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,499 mi
Last recorded146,499 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 DEK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 146,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 146,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 136,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 133,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 125,067 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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M99 DEK is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 M99 DEK, 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 29 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M99 DEK registered?

M99 DEK is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is M99 DEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M99 DEK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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