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V581 JHU

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 JHU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 97,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 96,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,863 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 85,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,979 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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V581 JHU is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V581 JHU, 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 V581 JHU registered?

V581 JHU is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V581 JHU safe to buy?

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