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V994 ELK

1999 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 ELK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 121,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 117,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 107,448 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 107,448 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 102,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,757 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,735 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 89,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,186 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 76,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside headlamp glass heavily cracked

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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V994 ELK is a 1999 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V994 ELK, 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 V994 ELK registered?

V994 ELK is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V994 ELK safe to buy?

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