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V159 FBJ

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 FBJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,418 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 64,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind on front brakes.

Fail 24 May 2013 64,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind on front brakes.

Pass 23 May 2012 55,572 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,572 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 46,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,014 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,478 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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V159 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V159 FBJ, 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 V159 FBJ registered?

V159 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V159 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 FBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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