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V754 FJH

1999 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,391 mi
Last recorded90,391 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 FJH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, 2001 tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished , heavy cracking . 2013 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear have heavy wear edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,083 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,875 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 69,952 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 69,952 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,368 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,714 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,980 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,984 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE+SLIGHT RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,096 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,172 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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V754 FJH is a 1999 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V754 FJH, 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 V754 FJH registered?

V754 FJH is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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