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R16 SSJ

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,682 mi
Last recorded20,682 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 SSJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 12,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,551 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 9,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 7,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 5,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 4,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 268 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 16,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke from engine bay around engine cover area.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,046 miles

smoke from engine bay around engine cover area.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,008 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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R16 SSJ is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R16 SSJ, 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 R16 SSJ registered?

R16 SSJ is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R16 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 SSJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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