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S503 UEW

1999 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 UEW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,981 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air leak from under engine

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside front ball jonits in poor condition

offside front ball joints in poor condition

offside mirror glass cracked

offside outer sill slightly damaged

oil leak

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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S503 UEW is a 1999 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S503 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

How do I check the history of S503 UEW?

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What year was S503 UEW registered?

S503 UEW is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S503 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 UEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S503 UEW have outstanding finance?

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