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S561 UEW

1999 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,785 mi
Last recorded133,785 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 UEW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 133,785 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 133,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 119,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 119,719 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 107,540 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 107,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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S561 UEW is a 1999 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S561 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.

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What year was S561 UEW registered?

S561 UEW is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S561 UEW safe to buy?

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