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T820 JJO

1999 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,778 mi
Last recorded97,778 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT820 JJO
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 97,778 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 96,637 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 152,828 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 152,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cat test just passed

rear brake discs corroded recomend replacement

Pass 30 Nov 2005 139,342 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 139,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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T820 JJO is a 1999 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T820 JJO, 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 T820 JJO registered?

T820 JJO is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is T820 JJO safe to buy?

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