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V709 FFJ

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,195 mi
Last recorded121,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 FFJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 121,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in steering

weakness on suspension

wear on discs and pads

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,290 miles

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play on offside steering

travel on handbrake lever

wear on nearside rear tyre

wear on rear brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2010 108,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play on offside steering

travel on handbrake lever

wear on nearside rear tyre

wear on rear brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate fading

imbalance on front brakes

play in steering

steel /alloy fitted to front

travel on handbrake

wear on discs and pads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 93,396 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front number plate fading

imbalance on front brakes

play in steering

steel /alloy fitted to front

wear on discs and pads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,965 miles

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

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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V709 FFJ is a 1999 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V709 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 V709 FFJ registered?

V709 FFJ is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V709 FFJ safe to buy?

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