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V744 ROA

1999 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 ROA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,873 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,126 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,126 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,819 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 65,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,364 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,245 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,399 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

shock absorbers tired

slight play in both upper suspension arm, inner bushes

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

shock absorbers tired

slight play in both upper suspension arm, inner bushes

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,202 miles

corrosion showing to rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both upper inner wishbone bushes

slight weep from o/s/r damper

Fail 5 Nov 2008

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion showing to rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both upper inner wishbone bushes

slight weep from o/s/r damper

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,570 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 49,570 miles

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

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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V744 ROA is a 1999 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V744 ROA, 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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V744 ROA is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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