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T205 SPG

1999 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,777 mi
Last recorded239,777 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 SPG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 239,777 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 219,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 205,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 197,437 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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T205 SPG is a 1999 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T205 SPG, 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 T205 SPG?

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What year was T205 SPG registered?

T205 SPG is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T205 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T205 SPG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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