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S166 DFA

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 DFA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,012 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,166 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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S166 DFA is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S166 DFA, 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

How do I check the history of S166 DFA?

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What year was S166 DFA registered?

S166 DFA is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S166 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 DFA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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