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T592 KOF

1999 Rover 825

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT592 KOF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,900 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,488 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 96,882 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 95,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,661 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,347 miles

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

Note;- Tailgate struts weak!!

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,229 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal sweating at rack gator (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 89,868 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 87,523 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to rear bumper

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

slight damage to rear bumper

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 81,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,004 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,004 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,535 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,632 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,875 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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T592 KOF is a 1999 Rover 825 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T592 KOF, 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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T592 KOF is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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