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V258 FNR

1999 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,695 mi
Last recorded34,695 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 FNR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 34,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 28,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,597 miles

All tyres very perrished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,119 miles

All tyres badly perrished

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,546 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,603 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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V258 FNR is a 1999 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V258 FNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V258 FNR?

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What year was V258 FNR registered?

V258 FNR is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V258 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V258 FNR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V258 FNR have outstanding finance?

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