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V720 GTR

1999 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 GTR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 101,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 97,329 miles

Slight play OSF upper wishbone mounting.

Slight tread distortion NSR tyre.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 91,438 miles

Both front wiperblades poor.

Centre exhaust rubber mounts starting to perish slightly.

Flexible section of exhaust downpipe deteriorating.

Front and rear shock absorbers weaping slightly. Suspension slightly soft all round.

Front brake discs slightly lipped and coroded around edges.

Front numberplate cracked and discolouring.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly on inner tyre wall.

Offside rear road wheel binding on very slightly.

Play in both front inner track rod ball joints.

Play in nearside and offside front top wishbone bushes.

Rear brake discs heavily coroded around edges.

Rear exhaust box coroding.

Screw found in offside front outer tyre tread.

Travel on handbrake.

Very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,438 miles

Both front wiperblades poor.

Centre exhaust rubber mounts starting to perish slightly.

Flexible section of exhaust downpipe deteriorating.

Front and rear shock absorbers weaping slightly. Suspension slightly soft all round.

Front brake discs slightly lipped and coroded around edges.

Front numberplate cracked and discolouring.

Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly on inner tyre wall.

Offside rear road wheel binding on very slightly.

Play in both front inner track rod ball joints.

Play in nearside and offside front top wishbone bushes.

Rear brake discs heavily coroded around edges.

Rear exhaust box coroding.

Screw found in offside front outer tyre tread.

Travel on handbrake.

Very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,516 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 85,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate is in poor condition.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 76,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,226 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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V720 GTR is a 1999 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc 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 V720 GTR, 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 V720 GTR registered?

V720 GTR is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V720 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V720 GTR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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