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V688 DPN

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,466 mi
Last recorded56,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 DPN
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

only just met handbrake efficiency requirements

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,456 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,929 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,991 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,991 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,870 miles

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

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

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

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,623 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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V688 DPN is a 1999 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V688 DPN, 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 V688 DPN registered?

V688 DPN is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V688 DPN safe to buy?

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