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V842 DTF

1999 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 DTF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,133 miles

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

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

air leak on engine

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on rear brake discs

slight wearin some suspension bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

air leak on engine

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on rear brake discs

slight wearin some suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2010 67,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

vacuum pipe split on engine

Pass 26 Jul 2009 61,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 61,455 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

enginge smoke when cold

nearside front shocker weak

nearside rear shocker weak

offside front shocker weak

offside rear shocker weak

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2008 55,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 48,203 miles

reverse lamps staying on in neutral

Pass 2 Jul 2006 40,176 miles

both rear tyres getting small splits on sidewalls

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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V842 DTF 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 66.7%.

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 V842 DTF, 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 V842 DTF registered?

V842 DTF is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V842 DTF safe to buy?

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