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T97 AEN

1999 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 AEN
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

both o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake discs corroded

small chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,789 miles

both front anti roll bar end links becoming unbonded

both front brakes binding slightly and brake pads low

both rear tyres 2mm

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe corroded

mid and rear exhaust corroded

n.s front anti roll bar end link D bush becoming unbonded

n.s front tyre 2mm

o.s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar end links becoming unbonded

both front brakes binding slightly and brake pads low

both rear tyres 2mm

front to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe corroded

mid and rear exhaust corroded

n.s front anti roll bar end link D bush becoming unbonded

n.s front tyre 2mm

o.s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,937 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,937 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,118 miles

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

slight c orrosion to n/s outer sill panel,outside any stress point

Fail 1 Feb 2010 64,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight c orrosion to n/s outer sill panel,outside any stress point

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,926 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,030 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 59,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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T97 AEN is a 1999 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T97 AEN, 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 T97 AEN registered?

T97 AEN is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T97 AEN safe to buy?

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