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V396 HHK

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 HHK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 91,128 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

fuel filler neck corroded

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s mirror body taped up

o/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak?

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

srs light on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2012 91,035 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

fuel filler neck corroded

mixed tyre speed ratings

o/s mirror body taped up

o/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak?

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

srs light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,777 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 86,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,913 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear outer door handle missing

offside rear brake pipe rusty

slight play at both front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,885 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear outer door handle missing

offside rear brake pipe rusty

slight play at both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,146 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,163 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,884 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,990 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 54,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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V396 HHK is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V396 HHK, 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

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What year was V396 HHK registered?

V396 HHK is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V396 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 HHK shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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