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V740 FYA

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FYA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,410 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,372 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,355 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,474 miles

handbrake performance on 16% limit.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 74,458 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,919 miles

hand brake effort on limit of 16%.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 59,416 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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V740 FYA is a 1999 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V740 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V740 FYA?

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What year was V740 FYA registered?

V740 FYA is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V740 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 FYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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