MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front & rear number plates discolouring
n/s/r brake pads worn low
n/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
play in n/s/f suspension top arm bushes
rear brake discs corroded,pitted & worn
sideways movement in handbrake lever
sligh movement in steering rack mountings
sligh play in o/s of steering rack
slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer shoulder
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
front & rear number plates discolouring
n/s/r brake pads worn low
n/s/r brake slightly binding
play in n/s/f suspension top arm bushes
rear brake discs corroded,pitted & worn
sideways movement in handbrake lever
sligh movement in steering rack mountings
sligh play in o/s of steering rack
slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer shoulder
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V596 GDY is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V596 GDY, 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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What year was V596 GDY registered?
V596 GDY is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 18 September 1999.
Is V596 GDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V596 GDY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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