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V643 FFJ

1999 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,473 mi
Last recorded52,473 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 FFJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,473 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go bald on outside

Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go bald on outside

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,544 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,822 miles

both rear tyres getting low

ns front top wish bone inner bushes worn/slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,573 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT32 ADVISE SHEET.

Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

NSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST,

OSF LOWER SWIVEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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V643 FFJ is a 1999 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V643 FFJ, 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 V643 FFJ registered?

V643 FFJ is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V643 FFJ safe to buy?

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