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T405 BAV

1999 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 BAV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,298 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside of steering rack damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs badly worn

rear pads low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,885 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 104,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,323 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre low on outside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,720 miles

nearside rear bumper insecure

slight corrotion to rear brake discs

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine overheating

nearside rear bumper insecure

slight corrotion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 May 2008 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 77,126 miles

nearside headlight glass damaged

Fail 24 May 2007 77,126 miles

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

Nearside headlight glass damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,386 miles

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

Parking brake readings low. †Some distortion on front brake discs.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Some distortion noted on front brake discs.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 61,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 61,291 miles

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

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

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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T405 BAV is a 1999 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T405 BAV, 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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T405 BAV is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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