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S212 UKU

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 UKU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,461 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brakes slightly uneven release

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Of tank ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Washer jet poor

Oil leak on power steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both' inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly soft operation

Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,461 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Of tank ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Washer jet poor

Oil leak on power steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both' inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 96,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,159 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front both chassis covered with sealer

Nearside Front Outer slight leak on outer cv gaiter

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to fully assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside chip in windscreen

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to fully assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills both sides joints covered in sealer

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front both chassis covered with sealer

Nearside Front Outer slight leak on outer cv gaiter

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to fully assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside chip in windscreen

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to fully assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills both sides joints covered in sealer

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,911 miles

Front washer jets poor

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot floor corroded

Rear brake discs inner face poor condition

signs of possible power steering rack pipe leak no leak at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,891 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front washer jets poor

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot floor corroded

Rear brake discs inner face poor condition

signs of possible power steering rack pipe leak no leak at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,588 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust fouling chassis

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,562 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust fouling chassis

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,164 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insercure

Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,164 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insercure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wiper blade ends splitting

Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,765 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,960 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,774 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,201 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 56,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 56,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S212 UKU is a 1999 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S212 UKU, 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.

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What year was S212 UKU registered?

S212 UKU is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S212 UKU shows 26 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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