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S502 UEW

1999 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,636 mi
Last recorded92,636 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 UEW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,976 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,976 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 83,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,015 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,892 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 45,892 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,249 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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S502 UEW is a 1999 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S502 UEW, 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 S502 UEW registered?

S502 UEW is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S502 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 UEW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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