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V596 GDY

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,718 mi
Last recorded128,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 GDY
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 128,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 128,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 122,358 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 122,358 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 117,087 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 117,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 111,934 miles

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.

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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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?

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