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V406 HCK

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

35,062 mi
Last recorded35,062 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 HCK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 35,062 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,034 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft outer gaiters perishing.

Slight weep from nearside of steering rack.

Fail 24 Jun 2025 35,034 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside outer and nearside outer driveshaft outer gaiters perishing.

Slight weep from nearside of steering rack.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 34,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Both sides cv boots perished

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack leaking

Pass 4 May 2022 33,847 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 33,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,764 miles

Corrosion started on offside sill

Front & rear brake hosee corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 33,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,328 miles

o/s/r shocker has misting of oil

Fail 4 Sep 2018 33,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r shocker has misting of oil

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,806 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,804 miles

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,060 miles

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

steering rack leaking slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,060 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,252 miles

Offside front & offside rear brake pipes corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front & offside rear brake pipes corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering rack has a slight fluid leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,054 miles

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

Nearside rear & offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

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

Offside rear & offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 30,054 miles

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

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

Nearside rear & offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

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

Offside rear & offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,805 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,278 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 29,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,639 miles

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

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

Spare wheel well full of water

Fail 24 Sep 2010 28,639 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel well full of water

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,393 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres feathered and wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,118 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres feathering

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,074 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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V406 HCK is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V406 HCK, 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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V406 HCK is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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