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V271 GHY

1999 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,346 mi
Last recorded55,346 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 GHY
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 55,327 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 55,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,250 miles

general corrosion to front of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,230 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,212 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,317 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,317 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,282 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 46,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V271 GHY is a 1999 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V271 GHY, 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 V271 GHY registered?

V271 GHY is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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