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V59 OCS

1999 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,106 mi
Last recorded48,106 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 OCS
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,106 miles

Nearside rear fuel pipe and junction corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

rear suspension soft

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,578 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 47,578 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,511 miles

Corrosion on front wheel arches (no sharp edges). Windscreen trim holed but not likely to injure anyone.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Corrosion on front wheel arches (no sharp edges). Windscreen trim holed but not likely to injure anyone.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,176 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,176 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,706 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,705 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear metal brske pipe corroded .

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rearbrack disc inner face badly corroded.

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

nearside rear flexible brake pipe ferule corroded .

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,985 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,985 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,148 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,175 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 rear brake disc corroding.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,175 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,621 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,200 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,200 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,314 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 28,314 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,604 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

SLIGHT LEAK AT PINION AREA OF STEERING RACK.

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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V59 OCS is a 1999 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V59 OCS, 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 V59 OCS registered?

V59 OCS is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V59 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 OCS shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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