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S482 DGR

1999 Rover 825

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 DGR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2008 86,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 86,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 179,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,486 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 71,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S482 DGR is a 1999 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S482 DGR, 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 S482 DGR?

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What year was S482 DGR registered?

S482 DGR is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S482 DGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 DGR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S482 DGR have outstanding finance?

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