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S668 RKH

1999 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 RKH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,551 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edge/exaust corroding all over and slight leak/

Fail 19 Sep 2008 86,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side front tyre wearing on edge/exaust corroding all over and slight leak/

Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,686 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 83,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,145 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 82,145 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S668 RKH 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 S668 RKH, 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 S668 RKH registered?

S668 RKH is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S668 RKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S668 RKH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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