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T308 CNV

1999 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 CNV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,786 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,780 miles

Front brake application close to limit.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S OUTSILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,013 miles

Fuel lines at tank corroding.

Nsf tyre outer wall deteriorating.

Opened fuel flap with cord.

Slight play in both front top wishbone bushes.

Slight uneven brake application on front brakes.

Unable to clearly see inner front brake pads.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,961 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nsr inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Osr inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel lines at tank corroding.

Nsf tyre outer wall deteriorating.

Opened fuel flap with cord.

Slight play in both front top wishbone bushes.

Slight uneven brake application on front brakes.

Unable to clearly see inner front brake pads.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,997 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 48,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system corroded,but not to excess

areas of suspension components corroded,but not to excess at time of test

fuel filler and tank breather metal pipes corroded in areas

park brake lever slightly stiff in its operation

partial under tray fitted obscuring some components

rear bumper not fully aligned in areas and slightly insecure,though not any sharp edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

appears high level stop light inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

areas of exhaust system corroded,but not to excess

areas of suspension components corroded,but not to excess at time of test

fuel filler and tank breather metal pipes corroded in areas

park brake lever slightly stiff in its operation

partial under tray fitted obscuring some components

rear bumper not fully aligned in areas and slightly insecure,though not any sharp edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,233 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension components corroded but not to excess on test

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 38,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,494 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 35,494 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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T308 CNV is a 1999 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T308 CNV, 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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T308 CNV is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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