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V136 GPO

1999 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,168 mi
Last recorded181,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 GPO
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 181,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Eye level rear brake light only 50 percent working

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,690 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 62,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2006 141,383 miles

suspect slight oil leak on gearbox

both front anti roll bar link bushes both sides starting to perish

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

offside rear shocker signs of weeping

Pass 17 Aug 2005 129,439 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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V136 GPO is a 1999 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V136 GPO, 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 V136 GPO registered?

V136 GPO is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V136 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V136 GPO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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