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V447 DPA

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,022 mi
Last recorded115,022 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 DPA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 115,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2008 114,951 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2007 110,285 miles

Cut in offside rear tyrewall

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Some led's on high level stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Jun 2007 110,285 miles

Cut in offside rear tyrewall

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Some led's on high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jun 2006 107,330 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 107,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V447 DPA is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V447 DPA, 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 V447 DPA registered?

V447 DPA is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V447 DPA safe to buy?

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