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T104 BFJ

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

206,552 mi
Last recorded206,552 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT104 BFJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 206,552 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread depth on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre low on tread depth on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Rear of main front to rear fuel pipes & fuel pipe over fuel tank corroded.

Slight fluid leak on power steering rack.

Some corrosion in rear cross member outside prescribed test areas.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 206,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Rear of main front to rear fuel pipe & fuel pipes over fuel tank corroded.

Slight fluid leak on power steering rack.

Some corrosion in rear cross member outside prescribed test areas.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 201,534 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 201,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 195,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 195,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 188,890 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 188,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 182,113 miles

rear x panel badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both lower balljoint dust covers split.

chip in windscreen.

fuel filler neck corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

pas leak slight.

rear discs and pads wearing low.

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 182,113 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both lower balljoint dust covers split.

chip in windscreen.

fuel filler neck corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

nail in n /s/r tyre.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

pas leak slight.

rear discs and pads wearing low.

rear x panel badly corroded.

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 176,660 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 176,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 169,712 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 169,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 163,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 163,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 155,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 155,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 144,979 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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T104 BFJ is a 1999 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T104 BFJ, 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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T104 BFJ is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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