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V403 GHY

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,125 mi
Last recorded51,125 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 GHY
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 51,125 miles

F/R underbody rust

Service brake binding but not excessively F/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 50,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,077 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 50,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,151 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,148 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,693 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing and splitting

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and splitting

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,629 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 48,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,588 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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V403 GHY is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V403 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V403 GHY registered?

V403 GHY is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V403 GHY safe to buy?

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