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S618 LRW

1999 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 LRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,189 miles

Corrosion to chassis, sills, suspension components and component mounts

Fuel vent pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Residue around power steering pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Residue around power steering pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,617 miles

Footbrake travel low

Handbrake travel high

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 102,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion to outer sills

Footbrake travel low

Handbrake travel high

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,712 miles

nearside and offside front lower ball joints worn - suggest replace

Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,696 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside and offside front lower ball joints worn - suggest replace

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,957 miles

coolant leak

corrosion to sills

foot and handbrake efforts just within tolerances

footbrake travel low

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,807 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,741 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,741 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,857 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 92,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 86,510 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,510 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 78,529 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 78,529 miles

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

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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S618 LRW is a 1999 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S618 LRW, 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 S618 LRW registered?

S618 LRW is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S618 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 LRW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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