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T803 VHU

1999 Rover 825

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT803 VHU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 128,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 121,519 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,253 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH INNER RACK ENDS

Fail 7 Jun 2010 114,253 miles

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH INNER RACK ENDS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 108,427 miles

both rear shockers slightly weeping

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 100,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,862 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 91,665 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,205 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 83,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight movement to o/s end of steering rack

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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T803 VHU is a 1999 Rover 825 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T803 VHU, 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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What year was T803 VHU registered?

T803 VHU is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T803 VHU safe to buy?

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